How many pupils go to Cappatagle Central Sch?

Cappatagle Central Sch has 105 pupils: 51 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cappatagle Central Sch a mixed school?

Yes. Cappatagle Central Sch takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cappatagle Central Sch?

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

Does Cappatagle Central Sch teach through Irish?

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

Is Cappatagle Central Sch a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cappatagle Central Sch's roll number, 19506N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cappatagle Central Sch?

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

Cappatagle Central Sch

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

105 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Cappatagle Central Sch is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 D297). Shane Dervan is the principal of Cappatagle Central Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 105
Boys and girls: Mixed · 51 boys, 54 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19506N

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 Cappatagle Central Sch?: Cappatagle Central Sch is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 D297).
Who is the principal of Cappatagle Central Sch?: Shane Dervan is the principal of Cappatagle Central Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cappatagle Central Sch?: Cappatagle Central Sch has 105 pupils: 51 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cappatagle Central Sch a mixed school?: Yes. Cappatagle Central Sch takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cappatagle Central Sch?: Cappatagle Central Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cappatagle Central Sch teach through Irish?: No. Cappatagle Central Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cappatagle Central Sch a DEIS school?: No. Cappatagle Central Sch is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cappatagle Central Sch's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cappatagle Central Sch's roll number, 19506N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cappatagle Central Sch?: The closest is SN Cill Richill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Cappatagle Central Sch compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cappatagle Central SchThis school		105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill RichillBaile Locha Riabhach	5.3 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Breandain NaofaGurtymadden	5.5 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideBeal Atha na Sluaigh	6.3 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill ConaillBallinasloe	6.9 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Caitriona NaofaBallinasloe	7.2 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Glebe NSBallinasloe	7.4 km	17	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Cappataggle
Ballinasloe
H53D297

Principal: Shane Dervan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 843 124
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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