How many pupils go to SN Ronain Naofa?

SN Ronain Naofa has 37 pupils: 21 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ronain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ronain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ronain Naofa?

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

Does SN Ronain Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Ronain Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ronain Naofa's roll number, 12767G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ronain Naofa?

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

SN Ronain Naofa

Cloonloo, Co. Sligo

37 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Ronain Naofa is a primary school in Cloonloo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 E288). Maria-Goretti Surlis is the principal of SN Ronain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 37
Boys and girls: Mixed · 21 boys, 16 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12767G

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 Ronain Naofa?: SN Ronain Naofa is a primary school in Cloonloo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 E288).
Who is the principal of SN Ronain Naofa?: Maria-Goretti Surlis is the principal of SN Ronain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ronain Naofa?: SN Ronain Naofa has 37 pupils: 21 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ronain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ronain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ronain Naofa?: SN Ronain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ronain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Ronain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ronain Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Ronain Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Ronain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ronain Naofa's roll number, 12767G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ronain Naofa?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Aodain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ronain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ronain NaofaThis school		37	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh AodainMonasteraden	6.2 km	79	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh AtrachtaMainistir na Buille	6.7 km	36	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carn NSBallymote	7.3 km	116	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cul FadaBallymote	7.4 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN ParoisteachBoyle	7.4 km	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Grange NSBoyle	7.5 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cloonloo
Via Boyle
Co. Sligo
F52E288

Principal: Maria-Goretti Surlis on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 966 3684
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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