How many pupils go to Merlin Woods Primary School?

Merlin Woods Primary School has 383 pupils: 198 boys and 185 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Merlin Woods Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Merlin Woods Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Merlin Woods Primary School?

Merlin Woods Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Merlin Woods Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Merlin Woods Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Merlin Woods Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Merlin Woods Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Merlin Woods Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Merlin Woods Primary School's roll number, 20350P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Merlin Woods Primary School?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Merlin Woods Primary School

Galway, Co. Galway

383 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Merlin Woods Primary School is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D7VH). Paula O'Connor is the principal of Merlin Woods Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 383
Boys and girls: Mixed · 198 boys, 185 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20350P

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 Merlin Woods Primary School?: Merlin Woods Primary School is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D7VH).
Who is the principal of Merlin Woods Primary School?: Paula O'Connor is the principal of Merlin Woods Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Merlin Woods Primary School?: Merlin Woods Primary School has 383 pupils: 198 boys and 185 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Merlin Woods Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Merlin Woods Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Merlin Woods Primary School?: Merlin Woods Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Merlin Woods Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Merlin Woods Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Merlin Woods Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Merlin Woods Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Merlin Woods Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Merlin Woods Primary School's roll number, 20350P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Merlin Woods Primary School?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Merlin Woods Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Merlin Woods Primary SchoolThis school		383	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireCastlegar	1.3 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AineGalway	1.4 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Radharc na Mara National SchoolMervue	2.0 km	353	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil DaraGaillimh	2.0 km	419	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ábalta Special SchoolGalway	2.3 km	30	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Caitriona SoisRenmore	2.3 km	350	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Doughiska Road
Doughiska
Galway
H91D7VH

Principal: Paula O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 761 676
Email: [email protected]
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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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