How many pupils go to Scoil Phadraig?

Scoil Phadraig has 338 pupils: 158 boys and 180 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Phadraig a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Phadraig?

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

Does Scoil Phadraig teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Phadraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Phadraig is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Phadraig's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phadraig's roll number, 20230F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Phadraig?

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

Scoil Phadraig

Westport, Co. Mayo

338 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Phadraig is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 V023). Fergus Seoighe is the principal of Scoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 338
Boys and girls: Mixed · 158 boys, 180 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20230F

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 Phadraig?: Scoil Phadraig is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 V023).
Who is the principal of Scoil Phadraig?: Fergus Seoighe is the principal of Scoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Phadraig?: Scoil Phadraig has 338 pupils: 158 boys and 180 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Phadraig a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Phadraig?: Scoil Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Phadraig teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Phadraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Phadraig is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Phadraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phadraig's roll number, 20230F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Phadraig?: The closest is Holy Trinity National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Phadraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil PhadraigThis school		338	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Trinity National SchoolWestport	500 m	41	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil na CuaicheCathair na Mart	1.3 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh Colm CilleWestport	2.2 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Colm NaofaWestport	4.4 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Lainn CilleCathair na Mart	4.7 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cnoc RuscaigheWestport	5.0 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Newport Road
Westport
Co Mayo
F28V023

Principal: Fergus Seoighe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 098 26027
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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