How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal has 215 pupils: 110 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal's roll number, 19964U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?

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

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

215 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal is a primary school in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 CP59). David O'Farrell is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 215
Boys and girls: Mixed · 110 boys, 105 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19964U

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 Mhuire Gan Smal?: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal is a primary school in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 CP59).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?: David O'Farrell is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal has 215 pupils: 110 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal's roll number, 19964U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal?: The closest is SN Cnoc Mionna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmalThis school		215	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cnoc MionnaBallymote	3.9 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Lissara NaofaBallymote	5.6 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireBallymote	6.4 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killaville NSBallymote	6.4 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Croi NaofaBunnanadden	7.2 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cul FadaBallymote	7.7 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ballymote
Co. Sligo
F56CP59

Principal: David O'Farrell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 918 3894
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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