How many pupils go to Scoil Chomain Naofa?

Scoil Chomain Naofa has 82 pupils: 32 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Chomain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chomain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chomain Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Chomain Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Chomain Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chomain Naofa's roll number, 17082W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Chomain Naofa?

The closest is Lehinch NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Chomain Naofa

Hollymount, Co. Mayo

82 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Chomain Naofa is a primary school in Hollymount, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 TX04). Alan Canny is the principal of Scoil Chomain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 82
Boys and girls: Mixed · 32 boys, 50 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17082W

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 Chomain Naofa?: Scoil Chomain Naofa is a primary school in Hollymount, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 TX04).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chomain Naofa?: Alan Canny is the principal of Scoil Chomain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chomain Naofa?: Scoil Chomain Naofa has 82 pupils: 32 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chomain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chomain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chomain Naofa?: Scoil Chomain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chomain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Chomain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Chomain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Chomain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Chomain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chomain Naofa's roll number, 17082W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chomain Naofa?: The closest is Lehinch NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Chomain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Chomain NaofaThis school		82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lehinch NSClaremorris	3.1 km	8	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gort SceicheHollymount	5.2 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Robeen Central NSHollymount	5.5 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks Central NSClaremorris	6.3 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Teach CaoinClar Cloinne Mhuiris	7.2 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Josephs NSBallinrobe	7.5 km	451	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Roundfort
Hollymount
Co. Mayo
F12TX04

Principal: Alan Canny on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 954 0177
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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