How many pupils go to Scoil Abán Naofa?

Scoil Abán Naofa has 137 pupils: 64 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Abán Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Abán Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Abán Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Abán Naofa teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Abán Naofa is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Abán Naofa a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Abán Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Abán Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Abán Naofa's roll number, 15346U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Abán Naofa?

The closest is S N Rae na nDoiri. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Abán Naofa

Maigh Chromtha, Co. Cork

137 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Abán Naofa is a primary school in Maigh Chromtha, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 HW02). Siobhán Uí Bhuachalla is the principal of Scoil Abán Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 137
Boys and girls: Mixed · 64 boys, 73 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15346U
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Abán Naofa?: Scoil Abán Naofa is a primary school in Maigh Chromtha, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 HW02).
Who is the principal of Scoil Abán Naofa?: Siobhán Uí Bhuachalla is the principal of Scoil Abán Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Abán Naofa?: Scoil Abán Naofa has 137 pupils: 64 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Abán Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Abán Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Abán Naofa?: Scoil Abán Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Abán Naofa teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Abán Naofa is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Abán Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Abán Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Abán Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Abán Naofa's roll number, 15346U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Abán Naofa?: The closest is S N Rae na nDoiri. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Abán Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Abán NaofaThis school		137	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
S N Rae na nDoiriMaigh Chromtha	4.2 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D InseMáighchromtha	5.0 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Lachtain NaofaMaigh Chromtha	5.9 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Carraig an ImeMacroom	8.7 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clondrohid NSMacroom	8.8 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilbarry NSMacroom	10.4 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Baile Mhúirne
Maigh Chromtha
Co. Chorcaí
P12HW02

Principal: Siobhán Uí Bhuachalla on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 026 45407
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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