How many pupils go to Scoil na Croi Naofa?

Scoil na Croi Naofa has 404 pupils: 404 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na Croi Naofa a mixed school?

No. Scoil na Croi Naofa is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil na Croi Naofa?

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

Does Scoil na Croi Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil na Croi Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil na Croi Naofa a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na Croi Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na Croi Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Croi Naofa's roll number, 04992R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na Croi Naofa?

The closest is St Ciarans Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil na Croi Naofa

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

404 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil na Croi Naofa is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 XE17). Niall Carty is the principal of Scoil na Croi Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 404
Boys and girls: Boys only · 404 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 04992R

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 Scoil na Croi Naofa?: Scoil na Croi Naofa is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 XE17).
Who is the principal of Scoil na Croi Naofa?: Niall Carty is the principal of Scoil na Croi Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na Croi Naofa?: Scoil na Croi Naofa has 404 pupils: 404 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na Croi Naofa a mixed school?: No. Scoil na Croi Naofa is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil na Croi Naofa?: Scoil na Croi Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na Croi Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na Croi Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na Croi Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na Croi Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na Croi Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na Croi Naofa's roll number, 04992R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na Croi Naofa?: The closest is St Ciarans Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na Croi Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na Croi NaofaThis school		404	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Ciarans Special SchoolDublin 11	100 m	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
North Dublin NS ProjectDublin 9	500 m	214	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Bantiarna na mBuanna BoysDublin 9	700 m	174	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels Hse Spec ScDublin 9	700 m	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Victories Infant NSDublin 9	700 m	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bantiarna na mBuanna GirlsDublin 9	700 m	177	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

St Canice's Road
Ballygall
Dublin 11
D11XE17

Principal: Niall Carty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 9586
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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