SN Naomh Iosef

Kinvara, Co. Galway

324 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Iosef is a primary school in Kinvara, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 X673). Dominic Gallagher is the principal of SN Naomh Iosef, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
324
Boys and girls
Mixed · 157 boys, 167 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15523Q

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Naomh Iosef?
SN Naomh Iosef is a primary school in Kinvara, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 X673).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Iosef?
Dominic Gallagher is the principal of SN Naomh Iosef, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Iosef?
SN Naomh Iosef has 324 pupils: 157 boys and 167 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Iosef a mixed school?
Yes. SN Naomh Iosef takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Iosef?
SN Naomh Iosef has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Iosef teach through Irish?
No. SN Naomh Iosef teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Iosef a DEIS school?
No. SN Naomh Iosef is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Iosef's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Iosef's roll number, 15523Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Iosef?
The closest is SN Brighdhe Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Kinvara · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN Naomh Iosef compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Naomh IosefThis school 324 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Brighdhe NaofaCinn Mara 2.9 km 64 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinderreen Mixed NSKilcolgan 5.5 km 182 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Ciarain NaofaKinvara 5.9 km 67 Mixed Catholic No No
SN CronainKilcolgan 8.0 km 59 Mixed Catholic No No
New Quay NSBurrin 9.1 km 31 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Ard RaithinArdrahan 9.1 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Convent Road
Kinvara
Co. Galway
H91X673

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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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