SN Bheanain

Tuam, Co. Galway

31 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Bheanain is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 CC84). Caoimhe Mellett is the principal of SN Bheanain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
31
Boys and girls
Mixed · 17 boys, 14 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18636V

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Bheanain?
SN Bheanain is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 CC84).
Who is the principal of SN Bheanain?
Caoimhe Mellett is the principal of SN Bheanain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Bheanain?
SN Bheanain has 31 pupils: 17 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Bheanain a mixed school?
Yes. SN Bheanain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Bheanain?
SN Bheanain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Bheanain teach through Irish?
No. SN Bheanain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Bheanain a DEIS school?
No. SN Bheanain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Bheanain's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Bheanain's roll number, 18636V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Bheanain?
The closest is Ceathru na nGarrdhanta. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 24 schools in Tuam · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN Bheanain compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN BheanainThis school 31 Mixed Catholic No No
Ceathru na nGarrdhantaTuam 3.2 km 203 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an TsaileainTuam 3.8 km 90 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil IarfhlathaTuaim 4.9 km 223 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Trinity Primary SchoolTuam about 5.1 km 781 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St. Oliver's Child Education and Development CentreTuam 5.2 km 40 Mixed Not known No No
Tuam Educate Together National SchoolTuam 5.4 km 195 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Kilbannon
Tuam
Co. Galway
H54CC84

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Next school holidays

  • In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 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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