How many pupils go to SN Phadraig Naofa?

SN Phadraig Naofa has 150 pupils: 150 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Phadraig Naofa a mixed school?

No. SN Phadraig Naofa is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Phadraig Naofa?

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

Does SN Phadraig Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Phadraig Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Phadraig Naofa's roll number, 16080N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Phadraig Naofa?

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

SN Phadraig Naofa

Tullow, Co. Carlow

150 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Phadraig Naofa is a primary school in Tullow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 C594). Rory Healy is the principal of SN Phadraig Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 150
Boys and girls: Boys only · 150 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16080N

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 Phadraig Naofa?: SN Phadraig Naofa is a primary school in Tullow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 C594).
Who is the principal of SN Phadraig Naofa?: Rory Healy is the principal of SN Phadraig Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Phadraig Naofa?: SN Phadraig Naofa has 150 pupils: 150 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Phadraig Naofa a mixed school?: No. SN Phadraig Naofa is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Phadraig Naofa?: SN Phadraig Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Phadraig Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Phadraig Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Phadraig Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Phadraig Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Phadraig Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Phadraig Naofa's roll number, 16080N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Phadraig Naofa?: The closest is St Columbas NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Phadraig Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Phadraig NaofaThis school		150	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Columbas NSTullow	100 m	93	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Muire LourdesTullow	300 m	195	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Rathoe NSRathoe	4.8 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Nais BhrideTullow	5.1 km	190	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Muire Gan SmalArdattin	5.5 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Fiontain NaofaTullow	6.1 km	41	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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The Course
Tullow
Co. Carlow
R93C594

Principal: Rory Healy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 915 1625
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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