St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre

Tuam, Co. Galway

40 pupilsMixedSpecial

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St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 KX77). Marieta Nolan is the principal of St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
40
Boys and girls
Mixed · 23 boys, 17 girls
Ethos
Not known
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20330J

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre?
St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre is a primary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 KX77).
Who is the principal of St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre?
Marieta Nolan is the principal of St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre?
St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre has 40 pupils: 23 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre a mixed school?
Yes. St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre takes both boys and girls.
Does St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre teach through Irish?
No. St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre a DEIS school?
No. St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre's roll number, 20330J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre?
The closest is Tuam Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St. Oliver's Child Education and Development Centre compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St. Oliver's Child Education and Development CentreThis school 40 Mixed Not known No No
Tuam Educate Together National SchoolTuam 400 m 195 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Gaelscoil IarfhlathaTuaim 500 m 223 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Trinity Primary SchoolTuam about 1.7 km 781 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ceathru na nGarrdhantaTuam 3.9 km 203 Mixed Catholic No No
SN BheanainTuam 5.2 km 31 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an TsaileainTuam 6.1 km 90 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

The Glebe
Tuam
Co Galway
H54KX77

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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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