How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?

Gaelscoil na Cuaiche has 208 pupils: 100 boys and 108 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na Cuaiche a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Cuaiche takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?

Gaelscoil na Cuaiche has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil na Cuaiche teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Cuaiche is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil na Cuaiche a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na Cuaiche is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na Cuaiche's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Cuaiche's roll number, 20046M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?

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

Gaelscoil na Cuaiche

Cathair na Mart, Co. Mayo

208 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na Cuaiche is a primary school in Cathair na Mart, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 R243). Petra Ní Ghallachóir is the principal of Gaelscoil na Cuaiche, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 208
Boys and girls: Mixed · 100 boys, 108 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20046M

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 Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?: Gaelscoil na Cuaiche is a primary school in Cathair na Mart, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 R243).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?: Petra Ní Ghallachóir is the principal of Gaelscoil na Cuaiche, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?: Gaelscoil na Cuaiche has 208 pupils: 100 boys and 108 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na Cuaiche a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Cuaiche takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?: Gaelscoil na Cuaiche has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na Cuaiche teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Cuaiche is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na Cuaiche a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na Cuaiche is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na Cuaiche's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Cuaiche's roll number, 20046M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Cuaiche?: The closest is Holy Trinity National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na Cuaiche compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na CuaicheThis school		208	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Holy Trinity National SchoolWestport	800 m	41	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil PhadraigWestport	1.3 km	338	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh Colm CilleWestport	1.4 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carraholly NSWestport	4.0 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Myna NSWestport	4.9 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Colm NaofaWestport	5.1 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar an Chúrsa Gailf
Cathair na Mart
Co. Mhaigh Eo
F28R243

Principal: Petra Ní Ghallachóir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 098 28121
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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