How many pupils go to Scoil Caitlin Naofa?

Scoil Caitlin Naofa has 8 pupils: 6 boys and 2 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Caitlin Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Caitlin Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Caitlin Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Caitlin Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Caitlin Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Caitlin Naofa's roll number, 16779K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Caitlin Naofa?

The closest is SN Ceann Tra Meascaithe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Caitlin Naofa

Trá Lí, Co. Kerry

8 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Caitlin Naofa is a primary school in Trá Lí, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 XD92). Máiréad Ní Dhubhghaill Bric is the principal of Scoil Caitlin Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 8
Boys and girls: Mixed · 6 boys, 2 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16779K
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 Caitlin Naofa?: Scoil Caitlin Naofa is a primary school in Trá Lí, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 XD92).
Who is the principal of Scoil Caitlin Naofa?: Máiréad Ní Dhubhghaill Bric is the principal of Scoil Caitlin Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Caitlin Naofa?: Scoil Caitlin Naofa has 8 pupils: 6 boys and 2 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Caitlin Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Caitlin Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Caitlin Naofa?: Scoil Caitlin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Caitlin Naofa teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Caitlin Naofa is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Caitlin Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Caitlin Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Caitlin Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Caitlin Naofa's roll number, 16779K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Caitlin Naofa?: The closest is SN Ceann Tra Meascaithe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Caitlin Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Caitlin NaofaThis school		8	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Ceann Tra MeascaitheTrá Lí	3.3 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
S N Naomh GobnaitTrá Lí	4.3 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil an FhirtearaighBaile an Fheirtéaraigh	6.0 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN MhaolcheadairBaile na nGall	8.6 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Clochar DaingeanDaingean Uí Chúis	9.1 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil na mBraithreAn Daingean	9.1 km	67	Boys	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Cill Mhic an Domhnaigh,
Ceann Trá,
Trá Lí,
Co. Chiarraí.
V92XD92

Principal: Máiréad Ní Dhubhghaill Bric on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 915 9816
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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