How many pupils go to S N Gort na Gaoithe?

S N Gort na Gaoithe has 64 pupils: 39 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Gort na Gaoithe a mixed school?

Yes. S N Gort na Gaoithe takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Gort na Gaoithe?

S N Gort na Gaoithe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Gort na Gaoithe teach through Irish?

No. S N Gort na Gaoithe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Gort na Gaoithe a DEIS school?

No. S N Gort na Gaoithe is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Gort na Gaoithe's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Gort na Gaoithe's roll number, 18111I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Gort na Gaoithe?

The closest is SN Padraig Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

S N Gort na Gaoithe

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

64 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Gort na Gaoithe is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 A242). Roisin Kelly is the principal of S N Gort na Gaoithe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 64
Boys and girls: Mixed · 39 boys, 25 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18111I

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 S N Gort na Gaoithe?: S N Gort na Gaoithe is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 A242).
Who is the principal of S N Gort na Gaoithe?: Roisin Kelly is the principal of S N Gort na Gaoithe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Gort na Gaoithe?: S N Gort na Gaoithe has 64 pupils: 39 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Gort na Gaoithe a mixed school?: Yes. S N Gort na Gaoithe takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Gort na Gaoithe?: S N Gort na Gaoithe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Gort na Gaoithe teach through Irish?: No. S N Gort na Gaoithe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Gort na Gaoithe a DEIS school?: No. S N Gort na Gaoithe is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Gort na Gaoithe's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Gort na Gaoithe's roll number, 18111I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Gort na Gaoithe?: The closest is SN Padraig Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Gort na Gaoithe compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Gort na GaoitheThis school		64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaBallygar	5.5 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh MhuireBallinasloe	5.7 km	180	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh PadraigBallinasloe	7.0 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Oliver Plunkett National SchoolBallinasloe	8.0 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile A MhoininBallinsloe	8.9 km	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na CealltraigheBallinasloe	9.3 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Gort na Gaoithe
Newbridge
Ballinasloe
H53A242

Principal: Roisin Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 086 839 9632
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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