How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?

Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf has 241 pupils: 135 boys and 106 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf's roll number, 20122C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?

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

Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf

Collooney, Co. Sligo

241 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf is a primary school in Collooney, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 A076). Paul Colreavy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 241
Boys and girls: Mixed · 135 boys, 106 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20122C

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 agus Iosaf?: Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf is a primary school in Collooney, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 A076).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?: Paul Colreavy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?: Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf has 241 pupils: 135 boys and 106 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?: Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf's roll number, 20122C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf?: The closest is St Pauls NS Collooney. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire agus IosafThis school		241	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Pauls NS CollooneyCollooney	100 m	75	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Eoin NaofaBaile Easa Dara	3.8 km	226	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilross NSBallintogher	5.3 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Sooey NSBoyle	6.6 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Lissara NaofaBallymote	7.1 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carraroe NSCarraroe	7.1 km	389	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Collooney
Co. Sligo
F91A076

Principal: Paul Colreavy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 916 7763
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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