How many special schools are there in Co. Galway?

There are 8 in Co. Galway, with 412 pupils between them.

Which is the biggest in Co. Galway?

St Josephs Special Sch in Newcastle, with 80 pupils.

Mostly in Galway, Newcastle, Ballinalsoe and Tuam. Every school is listed on this page.

Special schools in Co. Galway

Special schools are for children with more complex needs, with smaller classes and more staff. To apply, you first get a letter of eligibility from the NCSE through its Parents Notify form, then apply to the school.

8 schools
412 pupils

Side by side

Special schools in Co. Galway
School	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Josephs Special SchNewcastle	80	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Lakeview SchoolGalway	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rosedale SchoolGalway	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Teresa's Special SchoolBallinalsoe	47	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Scoil AineGalway	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Oliver's Child Education and Development CentreTuam	40	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Ábalta Special SchoolGalway	30	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Tígh Nan Dooley Child Education and Development CentreAn Cheathrú Rua	19	Mixed	Not known	No	No

All 8 schools

Quick answers

How many special schools are there in Co. Galway?: There are 8 in Co. Galway, with 412 pupils between them.
Which is the biggest in Co. Galway?: St Josephs Special Sch in Newcastle, with 80 pupils.
Where are they?: Mostly in Galway, Newcastle, Ballinalsoe and Tuam. Every school is listed on this page.

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