How many pupils go to SN Cill Tartain?

SN Cill Tartain has 117 pupils: 58 boys and 59 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Cill Tartain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Cill Tartain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Cill Tartain?

SN Cill Tartain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Cill Tartain teach through Irish?

No. SN Cill Tartain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Cill Tartain a DEIS school?

No. SN Cill Tartain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Cill Tartain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Tartain's roll number, 17789S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Cill Tartain?

The closest is Gaelscoil na bhFili. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Cill Tartain

Gort Inse Guaire, Co. Galway

117 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cill Tartain is a primary school in Gort Inse Guaire, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C6E8). Tomás Madden is the principal of SN Cill Tartain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 117
Boys and girls: Mixed · 58 boys, 59 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17789S

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Cill Tartain?: SN Cill Tartain is a primary school in Gort Inse Guaire, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C6E8).
Who is the principal of SN Cill Tartain?: Tomás Madden is the principal of SN Cill Tartain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cill Tartain?: SN Cill Tartain has 117 pupils: 58 boys and 59 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cill Tartain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Cill Tartain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cill Tartain?: SN Cill Tartain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cill Tartain teach through Irish?: No. SN Cill Tartain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cill Tartain a DEIS school?: No. SN Cill Tartain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cill Tartain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Tartain's roll number, 17789S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cill Tartain?: The closest is Gaelscoil na bhFili. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Cill Tartain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Cill TartainThis school		117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil na bhFiliGort Inse Guaire	3.8 km	41	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Gort National SchoolGort	3.8 km	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cill FheicinGort	3.8 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ThomaisGaillimh	5.0 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ard RaithinArdrahan	5.1 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Colman Mac DuaighGort	5.8 km	109	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Gort Inse Guaire
Co na Gaillimhe
H91C6E8

Principal: Tomás Madden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 631 187
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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