How many pupils go to Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?

Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar has 239 pupils: 239 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar a mixed school?

No. Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?

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

Does Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar's roll number, 16707I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?

The closest is St. John's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar

Monasterevin, Co. Kildare

239 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is a primary school in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare (Eircode W34 K449). Sharon Melia is the principal of Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 239
Boys and girls: Boys only · 239 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16707I

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 Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?: Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is a primary school in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare (Eircode W34 K449).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?: Sharon Melia is the principal of Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?: Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar has 239 pupils: 239 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar a mixed school?: No. Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?: Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar's roll number, 16707I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar?: The closest is St. John's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh PheadarThis school		239	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St. John's National SchoolMonasterevin	300 m	45	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Monasterevan ConventMonasterevin	400 m	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BrideMonasterevin	4.6 km	101	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rath Mixed NSPortlaoise	5.6 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill DainginMonasterevan	5.6 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh EoinKillenard	5.7 km	374	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Monasterevin
Co. Kildare
W34K449

Principal: Sharon Melia on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 525 037
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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