How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Mhuire?

Scoil Naomh Mhuire has 180 pupils: 110 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Mhuire?

Scoil Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Naomh Mhuire teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naomh Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Mhuire's roll number, 18125T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Mhuire?

The closest is Castleblakeney NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naomh Mhuire

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

180 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Scoil Naomh Mhuire is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DV74). Michael Kelly is the principal of Scoil Naomh Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 180
Boys and girls: Mixed · 110 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18125T

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Naomh Mhuire?: Scoil Naomh Mhuire is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DV74).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Mhuire?: Michael Kelly is the principal of Scoil Naomh Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Mhuire?: Scoil Naomh Mhuire has 180 pupils: 110 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Mhuire?: Scoil Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naomh Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Mhuire's roll number, 18125T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Mhuire?: The closest is Castleblakeney NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh MhuireThis school		180	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castleblakeney NSBallinasloe	4.1 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na CealltraigheBallinasloe	4.9 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh PadraigBallinasloe	5.1 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Gort na GaoitheBallinasloe	5.7 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire NaofaBallinasloe	7.3 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile A MhoininBallinsloe	8.0 km	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Mountbellew
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53DV74

Principal: Michael Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 967 9396
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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