How many pupils go to Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS has 207 pupils: 119 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Knocknacarra Educate Together NS a mixed school?

Yes. Knocknacarra Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Knocknacarra Educate Together NS teach through Irish?

No. Knocknacarra Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Knocknacarra Educate Together NS a DEIS school?

No. Knocknacarra Educate Together NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Knocknacarra Educate Together NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Knocknacarra Educate Together NS's roll number, 20410H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?

The closest is Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS

Knocknacarra, Co. Galway

207 pupilsMixedMulti-denominational

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At a glance

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS is a primary school in Knocknacarra, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 Y38E). Matthew Wallen is the principal of Knocknacarra Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 207
Boys and girls: Mixed · 119 boys, 88 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20410H
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?: Knocknacarra Educate Together NS is a primary school in Knocknacarra, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 Y38E).
Who is the principal of Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?: Matthew Wallen is the principal of Knocknacarra Educate Together NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?: Knocknacarra Educate Together NS has 207 pupils: 119 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Knocknacarra Educate Together NS a mixed school?: Yes. Knocknacarra Educate Together NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?: Knocknacarra Educate Together NS has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Knocknacarra Educate Together NS teach through Irish?: No. Knocknacarra Educate Together NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Knocknacarra Educate Together NS a DEIS school?: No. Knocknacarra Educate Together NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Knocknacarra Educate Together NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Knocknacarra Educate Together NS's roll number, 20410H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Knocknacarra Educate Together NS?: The closest is Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Knocknacarra Educate Together NSThis school		207	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National SchoolKnocknacarra	100 m	112	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NSGalway	900 m	400	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh EindeGalway	1.5 km	119	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Náisiúnta RóisGalway	1.6 km	297	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil IdeGalway	1.7 km	244	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Bride NaofaGalway	1.7 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

An Coimín Mór
Cappagh Road
Knocknacarra
Co. Galway
H91Y38E

Principal: Matthew Wallen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 590 627
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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