How many pupils go to Aine Naofa NS?

Aine Naofa NS has 312 pupils: 149 boys and 163 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Aine Naofa NS a mixed school?

Yes. Aine Naofa NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Aine Naofa NS?

Aine Naofa NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Aine Naofa NS teach through Irish?

No. Aine Naofa NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Aine Naofa NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Aine Naofa NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Aine Naofa NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Aine Naofa NS's roll number, 00883P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Aine Naofa NS?

The closest is Mercy Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Aine Naofa NS

Navan, Co. Meath

312 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Aine Naofa NS is a primary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 E208). Miriam McCabe is the principal of Aine Naofa NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 312
Boys and girls: Mixed · 149 boys, 163 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 00883P

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Thursday 1 October (passed)Application form submission
Applications close: Thursday 22 OctoberApplications must be returned to school
Offers by: Wednesday 4 NovemberSuccessful applicants will be notified
Accept by: Friday 13 NovemberAcceptance of offer must be received by school

Aine Naofa NS admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Aine Naofa NS?: Aine Naofa NS is a primary school in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 E208).
Who is the principal of Aine Naofa NS?: Miriam McCabe is the principal of Aine Naofa NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Aine Naofa NS?: Aine Naofa NS has 312 pupils: 149 boys and 163 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Aine Naofa NS a mixed school?: Yes. Aine Naofa NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Aine Naofa NS?: Aine Naofa NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Aine Naofa NS teach through Irish?: No. Aine Naofa NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Aine Naofa NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Aine Naofa NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Aine Naofa NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Aine Naofa NS's roll number, 00883P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Aine Naofa NS?: The closest is Mercy Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Aine Naofa NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Aine Naofa NSThis school		312	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mercy Convent NSNavan	100 m	385	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MhuireNavan	500 m	205	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Flowerfield NSNavan	600 m	40	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil EannaAn Uaimh	800 m	138	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Ultans Special SchNavan	900 m	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Pauls NSNavan	900 m	761	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Fairgreen
Navan
Co. Meath
C15E208

Principal: Miriam McCabe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 902 3039
Email: [email protected]
Website: stannesnavan.ie
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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 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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