How many pupils go to SN Naomh Padraig?

SN Naomh Padraig has 221 pupils: 109 boys and 112 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Padraig a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Padraig takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Padraig?

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

Does SN Naomh Padraig teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?

No. SN Naomh Padraig is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Padraig's roll number, 16936A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Padraig?

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

SN Naomh Padraig

Claregalway, Co. Galway

221 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Padraig is a primary school in Claregalway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YD28). Joe Kennelly is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 221
Boys and girls: Mixed · 109 boys, 112 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16936A

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 Padraig?: SN Naomh Padraig is a primary school in Claregalway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YD28).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig?: Joe Kennelly is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Padraig?: SN Naomh Padraig has 221 pupils: 109 boys and 112 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Padraig a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Padraig takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Padraig?: SN Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Padraig teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Padraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Padraig is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Padraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Padraig's roll number, 16936A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Padraig?: The closest is SN Cearn Mor. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Padraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh PadraigThis school		221	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cearn MorÓrán Mór	3.0 km	174	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN BhrideTurloughmore	3.5 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh UinseannAthenry	4.2 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Chlair na GaillimheClaregalway	4.6 km	311	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Claregalway Educate Together NSClaregalway	4.6 km	220	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
SN MhuireOranmore	5.6 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Cregmore
Claregalway
Co. Galway
H91YD28

Principal: Joe Kennelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 799 037
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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