How many pupils go to St Oliver Plunkett National School?

St Oliver Plunkett National School has 114 pupils: 69 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Oliver Plunkett National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Oliver Plunkett National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Oliver Plunkett National School?

St Oliver Plunkett National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Oliver Plunkett National School teach through Irish?

No. St Oliver Plunkett National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Oliver Plunkett National School a DEIS school?

No. St Oliver Plunkett National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Oliver Plunkett National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Oliver Plunkett National School's roll number, 19380R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Oliver Plunkett National School?

The closest is Clonberne Central Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Oliver Plunkett National School

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

114 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Oliver Plunkett National School is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DX30). Aisling White is the principal of St Oliver Plunkett National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 114
Boys and girls: Mixed · 69 boys, 45 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19380R

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 St Oliver Plunkett National School?: St Oliver Plunkett National School is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DX30).
Who is the principal of St Oliver Plunkett National School?: Aisling White is the principal of St Oliver Plunkett National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Oliver Plunkett National School?: St Oliver Plunkett National School has 114 pupils: 69 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Oliver Plunkett National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Oliver Plunkett National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Oliver Plunkett National School?: St Oliver Plunkett National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Oliver Plunkett National School teach through Irish?: No. St Oliver Plunkett National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Oliver Plunkett National School a DEIS school?: No. St Oliver Plunkett National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Oliver Plunkett National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Oliver Plunkett National School's roll number, 19380R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Oliver Plunkett National School?: The closest is Clonberne Central Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Oliver Plunkett National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Oliver Plunkett National SchoolThis school		114	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clonberne Central SchBallinasloe	5.2 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Glenamaddy NSGlenamaddy	5.4 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh PadraigBallinasloe	7.7 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Gort na GaoitheBallinasloe	8.0 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaWilliamstown	8.9 km	12	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BrideBallinasloe	8.9 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilkerrin
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53DX30

Principal: Aisling White on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 965 9316
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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