How many pupils go to St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?

St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS has 400 pupils: 210 boys and 190 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS a mixed school?

Yes. St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?

St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS teach through Irish?

No. St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS a DEIS school?

No. St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS's roll number, 20108I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?

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

St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS

Galway, Co. Galway

400 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 R3N1). Fiona Keane is the principal of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 400
Boys and girls: Mixed · 210 boys, 190 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20108I

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 St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?: St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 R3N1).
Who is the principal of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?: Fiona Keane is the principal of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?: St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS has 400 pupils: 210 boys and 190 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS a mixed school?: Yes. St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?: St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS teach through Irish?: No. St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS a DEIS school?: No. St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS's roll number, 20108I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS?: The closest is Knocknacarra Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NSThis school		400	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Knocknacarra Educate Together NSKnocknacarra	900 m	207	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National SchoolKnocknacarra	900 m	112	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naomh EindeGalway	1.4 km	119	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Mhic AmhlaighGaillimh	1.5 km	643	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil IdeGalway	1.6 km	244	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Náisiúnta RóisGalway	1.9 km	297	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Western Distributor Road
Galway
H91R3N1

Principal: Fiona Keane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 573 027
Email: [email protected]
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In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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