How many pupils go to Scoil Padraig Naofa C?

Scoil Padraig Naofa C has 197 pupils: 197 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Padraig Naofa C a mixed school?

No. Scoil Padraig Naofa C is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Padraig Naofa C?

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

Does Scoil Padraig Naofa C teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Padraig Naofa C teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Padraig Naofa C a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Padraig Naofa C is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Padraig Naofa C's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Padraig Naofa C's roll number, 16444C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Padraig Naofa C?

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

Scoil Padraig Naofa C

Limerick, Co. Limerick

197 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Padraig Naofa C is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X3W6). Caroline Campbell is the principal of Scoil Padraig Naofa C, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 197
Boys and girls: Girls only · 197 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16444C

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 Padraig Naofa C?: Scoil Padraig Naofa C is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X3W6).
Who is the principal of Scoil Padraig Naofa C?: Caroline Campbell is the principal of Scoil Padraig Naofa C, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Padraig Naofa C?: Scoil Padraig Naofa C has 197 pupils: 197 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Padraig Naofa C a mixed school?: No. Scoil Padraig Naofa C is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Padraig Naofa C?: Scoil Padraig Naofa C has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Padraig Naofa C teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Padraig Naofa C teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Padraig Naofa C a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Padraig Naofa C is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Padraig Naofa C's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Padraig Naofa C's roll number, 16444C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Padraig Naofa C?: The closest is Scoil Padraig Naofa B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Padraig Naofa C compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Padraig Naofa CThis school		197	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Padraig Naofa BLimerick	100 m	197	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St John the Baptist Boys NSLimerick	500 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns ConventLimerick	700 m	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Mary's National SchoolLimerick	1.1 km	152	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil SairsealLuimneach	1.1 km	369	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Brigids NSLimerick	1.1 km	457	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Dublin Road
Limerick
V94X3W6

Principal: Caroline Campbell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 417 119
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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