How many pupils go to SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?

SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir has 25 pupils: 14 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir a mixed school?

Yes. SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?

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

Does SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir teach through Irish?

No. SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir a DEIS school?

No. SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir's roll number, 13379C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?

The closest is SN Eoin Baiste. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

25 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir is a primary school in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare (Eircode H91 P6F7). Carol Scales is the principal of SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 25
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 11 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13379C

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 Padraig Nfa Fanoir?: SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir is a primary school in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare (Eircode H91 P6F7).
Who is the principal of SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?: Carol Scales is the principal of SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?: SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir has 25 pupils: 14 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir a mixed school?: Yes. SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?: SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir teach through Irish?: No. SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir a DEIS school?: No. SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir's roll number, 13379C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir?: The closest is SN Eoin Baiste. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Padraig Nfa Fanoir compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Padraig Nfa FanoirThis school		25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Eoin BaisteBallyvaughan	8.7 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisdoonvarna NSLisdoonvarna	9.6 km	143	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Doolin Mixed NSEnnis	13.0 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
New Quay NSBurrin	14.1 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil EinneAn Spidéal	14.3 km	171	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Fachnan & St Attractas NSKilfenora	14.8 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Fanore
Ballyvaughan
Co. Clare
H91P6F7

Principal: Carol Scales on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 707 6197
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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