Lakeview School

Galway, Co. Galway

76 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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Lakeview School is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YF88). Padraic Hughes is the principal of Lakeview School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
76
Boys and girls
Mixed · 49 boys, 27 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19201O

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Lakeview School?
Lakeview School is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YF88).
Who is the principal of Lakeview School?
Padraic Hughes is the principal of Lakeview School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has 76 pupils: 49 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lakeview School a mixed school?
Yes. Lakeview School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lakeview School teach through Irish?
No. Lakeview School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lakeview School a DEIS school?
No. Lakeview School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Lakeview School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lakeview School's roll number, 19201O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lakeview School?
The closest is Rosedale School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 25 schools in Galway · Special schools in Co. Galway · Every school in Co. Galway

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Lakeview School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Lakeview SchoolThis school 76 Mixed Catholic No No
Rosedale SchoolGalway 100 m 75 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Caitriona SoisRenmore 800 m 350 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Caitriona SinsearRenmore 800 m 365 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Radharc na Mara National SchoolMervue 1.0 km 353 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil DaraGaillimh 1.2 km 419 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Tirellan Heights NSGalway 1.5 km 330 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Galway
H91YF88

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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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