How many pupils go to SN Naomh Philomena?

SN Naomh Philomena has 164 pupils: 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Philomena a mixed school?

No. SN Naomh Philomena is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Philomena?

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

Does SN Naomh Philomena teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Philomena teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Philomena a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Naomh Philomena's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Philomena's roll number, 16928B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Philomena?

The closest is St. Joseph's N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Philomena

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

164 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Naomh Philomena is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 VK61). Geraldine Gaffey is the principal of SN Naomh Philomena, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 164
Boys and girls: Girls only · 164 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16928B

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 Naomh Philomena?: SN Naomh Philomena is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 VK61).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Philomena?: Geraldine Gaffey is the principal of SN Naomh Philomena, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Philomena?: SN Naomh Philomena has 164 pupils: 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Philomena a mixed school?: No. SN Naomh Philomena is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Philomena?: SN Naomh Philomena has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Philomena teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Philomena teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Philomena a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Philomena is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Naomh Philomena's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Philomena's roll number, 16928B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Philomena?: The closest is St. Joseph's N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Philomena compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh PhilomenaThis school		164	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Joseph's N.S.Tullamore	500 m	360	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Arden Boys NSTullamore	600 m	215	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Charleville NSTullamore	700 m	173	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Naomh Brighde BuachTullamore	900 m	116	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTullamore	900 m	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Offaly School of Special EducationTullamore	1.0 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Convent Road
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35VK61

Principal: Geraldine Gaffey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 932 1983
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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