School Catchment
School Catchment Areas: Co. Galway
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Galway
School Catchment in Co. Galway
School catchment areas in Galway affect property values and family decisions. Schools in Galway are concentrated around Galway City, Tuam, Ballinasloe, with school transport serving more remote areas. PropertyPack maps the nearest primary and secondary schools to any Eircode in Galway, including school type, patronage body, and distance, helping families make informed decisions about where to buy.
Co. Galway at a Glance
- Population
- 277,000
- Province
- Connacht
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Corrib, Shannon, Clare
- Median Price (2026)
- €374,450 (+7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 21.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 743
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
Schools in Co. Galway
Co. Galway has 227 primary and 44 secondary schools on the Department of Education register. The largest by enrolment are listed below. A PropertyPack report shows the schools closest to any specific address.
227
Primary schools
44
Secondary schools
53,610
Pupils enrolled
Largest Primary Schools
227 in county| School | Patronage | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Primary SchoolDEIS | Catholic | 760 |
| Scoil Íosa | Catholic | 743 |
| Gaelscoil Mhic AmhlaighGaelscoil | Catholic | 649 |
| Athenry Primary School | Catholic | 514 |
| S N IognaidGaelscoil | Catholic | 499 |
| S N Muire Gan Smal | Catholic | 446 |
| Gaelscoil DaraGaelscoil | Catholic | 428 |
| Gaelscoil de hIdeGaelscoil | Catholic | 409 |
| Scoil Mhuire | Catholic | 402 |
| St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS | Catholic | 397 |
Department of Education enrolment data, 2024/25.
Largest Secondary Schools
44 in county| School | Patronage | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Bhaile Chláir | Multi Denominational | 1,269 |
| Clárin College | Multi Denominational | 1,140 |
| Presentation College | Catholic | 1,100 |
| Gort Community School | Inter Denominational | 1,043 |
| Clonfert CollegeDEIS | Catholic | 926 |
| Calasanctius College | Catholic | 906 |
| Presentation College | Catholic | 857 |
| Coláiste EindeDEIS | Catholic | 808 |
| St Joseph's College | Catholic · Boys | 791 |
| High Cross College | Catholic | 777 |
Department of Education enrolment data, 2025/26 provisional.
18
Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Galway property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
Due Diligence
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Properties for Sale in Galway
Latest properties on the market in Co. Galway. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
5 Findale, Williamstown, Dunmore, Co. Galway, F45VY80
Inishfree, Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54HV83
5 Carraig Mór, Caheronaun, Caheronaun, Co. Galway, H62HN44
64 Hazelwood, Loughrea, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62YY77
Frequently Asked Questions
School Catchment in Galway: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Galway properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Galway address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Galway cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Galway address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Where does PropertyPack get its school catchment data for Galway?
PropertyPack sources school catchment data from official Irish government agencies. School data comes from the Department of Education. All data is specific to your exact Eircode in Galway.
Which areas of Galway have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Galway depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Corrib, Shannon and Clare flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 21.2% of homes tested in Galway measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Galway City, Tuam, Ballinasloe tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Galway across 18 risk categories.
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