How many pupils go to Tirellan Heights NS?

Tirellan Heights NS has 330 pupils: 158 boys and 172 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Tirellan Heights NS a mixed school?

Yes. Tirellan Heights NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Tirellan Heights NS?

Tirellan Heights NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Tirellan Heights NS teach through Irish?

No. Tirellan Heights NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Tirellan Heights NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Tirellan Heights NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Tirellan Heights NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tirellan Heights NS's roll number, 19795A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Tirellan Heights NS?

The closest is Lakeview School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Tirellan Heights NS

Galway, Co. Galway

330 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Tirellan Heights NS is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 X853). Kieran Tierney is the principal of Tirellan Heights NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 330
Boys and girls: Mixed · 158 boys, 172 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19795A
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Tirellan Heights NS?: Tirellan Heights NS is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 X853).
Who is the principal of Tirellan Heights NS?: Kieran Tierney is the principal of Tirellan Heights NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Tirellan Heights NS?: Tirellan Heights NS has 330 pupils: 158 boys and 172 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Tirellan Heights NS a mixed school?: Yes. Tirellan Heights NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Tirellan Heights NS?: Tirellan Heights NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Tirellan Heights NS teach through Irish?: No. Tirellan Heights NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Tirellan Heights NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Tirellan Heights NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Tirellan Heights NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tirellan Heights NS's roll number, 19795A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Tirellan Heights NS?: The closest is Lakeview School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Tirellan Heights NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Tirellan Heights NSThis school		330	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lakeview SchoolGalway	1.5 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rosedale SchoolGalway	1.6 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Parochial NSGalway	1.6 km	75	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil an Linbh IosaGalway	1.7 km	236	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Galway Educate Together NSGalway	1.9 km	373	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Josephs Special SchNewcastle	2.0 km	80	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Tirellan Heights
Headford Road
Galway
H91X853

Principal: Kieran Tierney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 763 844
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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