How many pupils go to Garrafrauns Central Sch?

Garrafrauns Central Sch has 95 pupils: 46 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Garrafrauns Central Sch a mixed school?

Yes. Garrafrauns Central Sch takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Garrafrauns Central Sch?

Garrafrauns Central Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Garrafrauns Central Sch teach through Irish?

No. Garrafrauns Central Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Garrafrauns Central Sch a DEIS school?

No. Garrafrauns Central Sch is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Garrafrauns Central Sch's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Garrafrauns Central Sch's roll number, 19391W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Garrafrauns Central Sch?

The closest is SN Baile an Mhuilinn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Garrafrauns Central Sch

Tuam, Co. Galway

95 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Garrafrauns Central Sch is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 NY73). Claire Fitzsimons is the principal of Garrafrauns Central Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 95
Boys and girls: Mixed · 46 boys, 49 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19391W

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 Garrafrauns Central Sch?: Garrafrauns Central Sch is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 NY73).
Who is the principal of Garrafrauns Central Sch?: Claire Fitzsimons is the principal of Garrafrauns Central Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Garrafrauns Central Sch?: Garrafrauns Central Sch has 95 pupils: 46 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Garrafrauns Central Sch a mixed school?: Yes. Garrafrauns Central Sch takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Garrafrauns Central Sch?: Garrafrauns Central Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Garrafrauns Central Sch teach through Irish?: No. Garrafrauns Central Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Garrafrauns Central Sch a DEIS school?: No. Garrafrauns Central Sch is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Garrafrauns Central Sch's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Garrafrauns Central Sch's roll number, 19391W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Garrafrauns Central Sch?: The closest is SN Baile an Mhuilinn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Garrafrauns Central Sch compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Garrafrauns Central SchThis school		95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an MhuilinnTuam	5.2 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Irishtown NSClaremorris	5.4 km	70	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Nioclas NaofaDunmore	5.9 km	221	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloonfad NSBallyhaunis	7.6 km	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Ceathru na LaithighTuam	7.7 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an LeasaTuam	8.8 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Dunmore
Tuam
Co. Galway
H54NY73

Principal: Claire Fitzsimons on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 093 38708
Email: [email protected]
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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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