How many pupils go to St Columba's National School?

St Columba's National School has 44 pupils: 19 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Columba's National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Columba's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Columba's National School?

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

Does St Columba's National School teach through Irish?

No. St Columba's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Columba's National School a DEIS school?

No. St Columba's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Columba's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Columba's National School's roll number, 20491K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Columba's National School?

The closest is SN Cill Fheicin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Columba's National School

Gort, Co. Galway

44 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Columba's National School is a primary school in Gort, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 W8Y8). Colette Rattigan is the principal of St Columba's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 44
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 25 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20491K

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 St Columba's National School?: St Columba's National School is a primary school in Gort, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 W8Y8).
Who is the principal of St Columba's National School?: Colette Rattigan is the principal of St Columba's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Columba's National School?: St Columba's National School has 44 pupils: 19 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Columba's National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Columba's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Columba's National School?: St Columba's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Columba's National School teach through Irish?: No. St Columba's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Columba's National School a DEIS school?: No. St Columba's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Columba's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Columba's National School's roll number, 20491K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Columba's National School?: The closest is SN Cill Fheicin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Columba's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Columba's National SchoolThis school		44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill FheicinGort	2.7 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil na bhFiliGort Inse Guaire	4.2 km	41	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Gort National SchoolGort	5.0 km	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Aine NaofaGort	6.1 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromindoora N.S.Feakle	6.5 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill TartainGort Inse Guaire	6.5 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballyturn
Gort
Co Galway
H91W8Y8

Principal: Colette Rattigan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 632 064
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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