How many pupils go to SN Pol Naofa?

SN Pol Naofa has 66 pupils: 66 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Pol Naofa a mixed school?

No. SN Pol Naofa is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Pol Naofa?

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

Does SN Pol Naofa teach through Irish?

No. SN Pol Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Pol Naofa a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Pol Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Pol Naofa's roll number, 01086R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Pol Naofa?

The closest is Scoil Micheal Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Pol Naofa

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

66 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Pol Naofa is a primary school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 FK09). Olivia Walsh is the principal of SN Pol Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 66
Boys and girls: Boys only · 66 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01086R

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 SN Pol Naofa?: SN Pol Naofa is a primary school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 FK09).
Who is the principal of SN Pol Naofa?: Olivia Walsh is the principal of SN Pol Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Pol Naofa?: SN Pol Naofa has 66 pupils: 66 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Pol Naofa a mixed school?: No. SN Pol Naofa is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Pol Naofa?: SN Pol Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Pol Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Pol Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Pol Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Pol Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Pol Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Pol Naofa's roll number, 01086R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Pol Naofa?: The closest is Scoil Micheal Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Pol Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Pol NaofaThis school		66	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Micheal NaofaCastlerea	200 m	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Annes Con NSCastlerea	200 m	141	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tarmon NSCastlerea	3.0 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Threen NSCastlerea	5.8 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloonbonnif NSCastlerea	6.7 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Bride's N.S.Castlerea	7.1 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Church Road
Castlerea
Co. Roscommon
F45FK09

Principal: Olivia Walsh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 962 0566
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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