How many pupils go to Gort National School?

Gort National School has 197 pupils: 111 boys and 86 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gort National School a mixed school?

Yes. Gort National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gort National School?

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

Does Gort National School teach through Irish?

No. Gort National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Gort National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Gort National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gort National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gort National School's roll number, 20465J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gort National School?

The closest is Gaelscoil na bhFili. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gort National School

Gort, Co. Galway

197 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Gort National School is a primary school in Gort, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 AD93). Marie Clune is the principal of Gort National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 197
Boys and girls: Mixed · 111 boys, 86 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20465J

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 Gort National School?: Gort National School is a primary school in Gort, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 AD93).
Who is the principal of Gort National School?: Marie Clune is the principal of Gort National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gort National School?: Gort National School has 197 pupils: 111 boys and 86 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gort National School a mixed school?: Yes. Gort National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gort National School?: Gort National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gort National School teach through Irish?: No. Gort National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Gort National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Gort National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gort National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gort National School's roll number, 20465J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gort National School?: The closest is Gaelscoil na bhFili. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gort National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gort National SchoolThis school		197	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil na bhFiliGort Inse Guaire	900 m	41	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
SN Cill FheicinGort	2.9 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill TartainGort Inse Guaire	3.8 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Colman Mac DuaighGort	3.9 km	109	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Columba's National SchoolGort	5.0 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aine NaofaGort	5.8 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Tubber Road
Gort
Co Galway
H91AD93

Principal: Marie Clune on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 631 627
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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