How many pupils go to Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?

Scoil Náisiúnta Róis has 297 pupils: 121 boys and 176 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Róis a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Róis takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?

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

Does Scoil Náisiúnta Róis teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Náisiúnta Róis teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Róis a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Náisiúnta Róis is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Náisiúnta Róis's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Náisiúnta Róis's roll number, 19241D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Einde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Náisiúnta Róis

Galway, Co. Galway

297 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Náisiúnta Róis is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 W2V9). Michele McCarra is the principal of Scoil Náisiúnta Róis, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 297
Boys and girls: Mixed · 121 boys, 176 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19241D

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 Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?: Scoil Náisiúnta Róis is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 W2V9).
Who is the principal of Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?: Michele McCarra is the principal of Scoil Náisiúnta Róis, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?: Scoil Náisiúnta Róis has 297 pupils: 121 boys and 176 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Róis a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Róis takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?: Scoil Náisiúnta Róis has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Náisiúnta Róis teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Náisiúnta Róis teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Róis a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Náisiúnta Róis is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Náisiúnta Róis's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Náisiúnta Róis's roll number, 19241D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Náisiúnta Róis?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Einde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Náisiúnta Róis compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Náisiúnta RóisThis school		297	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh EindeGalway	600 m	119	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
SN FhursaGaillimh	700 m	216	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Bride NaofaGalway	700 m	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil IdeGalway	700 m	244	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN IognaidGaillimh	900 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Croi IosaGalway	1.1 km	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Rosary Lane
Taylor's Hill
Galway
H91W2V9

Principal: Michele McCarra on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 520 908
Email: [email protected]
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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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