How many pupils go to Holy Family School?

Holy Family School has 192 pupils: 94 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Holy Family School a mixed school?

Yes. Holy Family School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Holy Family School?

Holy Family School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Holy Family School teach through Irish?

No. Holy Family School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Holy Family School a DEIS school?

Yes. Holy Family School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Holy Family School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Family School's roll number, 20019J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Holy Family School?

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

Holy Family School

Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

192 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Holy Family School is a primary school in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 EW90). Bernadette Ryan is the principal of Holy Family School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 192
Boys and girls: Mixed · 94 boys, 98 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20019J

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 Holy Family School?: Holy Family School is a primary school in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 EW90).
Who is the principal of Holy Family School?: Bernadette Ryan is the principal of Holy Family School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Holy Family School?: Holy Family School has 192 pupils: 94 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holy Family School a mixed school?: Yes. Holy Family School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holy Family School?: Holy Family School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holy Family School teach through Irish?: No. Holy Family School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holy Family School a DEIS school?: Yes. Holy Family School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Holy Family School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Family School's roll number, 20019J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Holy Family School?: The closest is Moylough NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Holy Family School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Holy Family SchoolThis school		192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Moylough NSTubbercurry	3.2 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalTubbercurry	3.3 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naithi NaofaTubbercurry	5.1 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalCurry	6.2 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloonacool NSTubbercurry	6.2 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady's National SchoolTourlestrane	7.1 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballymote Road
Tubbercurry
F91EW90

Principal: Bernadette Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 918 6291
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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