St Pauls
Oughterard, Co. Galway
465 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
465 students: 220 girls and 245 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 69
- 2nd year
- 78
- 3rd year
- 84
- TY
- 82
- 5th year
- 77
- 6th year
- 75
Transition Year: 82 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St Pauls is a voluntary secondary school in Oughterard, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 PT86). St Pauls has 465 students: 245 boys and 220 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 245 boys, 220 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63101K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Pauls?
- St Pauls is a voluntary secondary school in Oughterard, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 PT86).
- How many students go to St Pauls?
- St Pauls has 465 students: 245 boys and 220 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Pauls?
- Linda O'Hara is the principal of St Pauls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Pauls a mixed school?
- Yes. St Pauls takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Pauls fee-paying?
- No. St Pauls is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St Pauls?
- St Pauls has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Pauls teach through Irish?
- No. St Pauls teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Pauls have Transition Year?
- 82 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St Pauls a DEIS school?
- No. St Pauls is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Pauls's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Pauls's roll number, 63101K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Pauls?
- The closest is Coláiste Naomh Feichín. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St PaulsThis school | 465 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Naomh FeichínCorr na Mona | 12.4 km | 63 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeHeadford | 15.1 km | 857 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste Na bPiarsachRos Muc | 19.3 km | 54 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Colaiste Chroi MhuireAn Spideal | 20.8 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán | 21.0 km | 101 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Coláiste na CoiribeGaillimh | 22.4 km | 711 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Yes | No |
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Contact
OughterardCo Galway
H91PT86
- Principal: Linda O'Hara on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 552 689
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona100 m
- Scoil Mhuire6.2 km
- Ainbhthin Naofa6.9 km
- S N Caladh na Muc10.2 km
- SN Baile Nua11.1 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Pauls for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar