How many pupils go to SN Bhreandain Naofa?

SN Bhreandain Naofa has 192 pupils: 92 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Bhreandain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Bhreandain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Bhreandain Naofa?

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

Does SN Bhreandain Naofa teach through Irish?

No. SN Bhreandain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Bhreandain Naofa a DEIS school?

No. SN Bhreandain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Bhreandain Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Bhreandain Naofa's roll number, 17093E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Bhreandain Naofa?

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

SN Bhreandain Naofa

Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny

192 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Bhreandain Naofa is a primary school in Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 YN60). Kevin Cummins is the principal of SN Bhreandain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 192
Boys and girls: Mixed · 92 boys, 100 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17093E

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 Bhreandain Naofa?: SN Bhreandain Naofa is a primary school in Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 YN60).
Who is the principal of SN Bhreandain Naofa?: Kevin Cummins is the principal of SN Bhreandain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Bhreandain Naofa?: SN Bhreandain Naofa has 192 pupils: 92 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Bhreandain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Bhreandain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Bhreandain Naofa?: SN Bhreandain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Bhreandain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Bhreandain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Bhreandain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Bhreandain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Bhreandain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Bhreandain Naofa's roll number, 17093E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Bhreandain Naofa?: The closest is SN Lisnafunchin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Bhreandain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Bhreandain NaofaThis school		192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN LisnafunchinCastlecomer	4.4 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrighdeCarlow	5.1 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Wandesforde Mixed NSCastlecomer	5.8 km	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Tobair Eoin BaisdeJohnswell	6.0 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN ColmainJenkinstown	7.5 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Moinin RuaCastlecomer	9.3 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Clorinka
Ballyfoyle
Co. Kilkenny
R95YN60

Principal: Kevin Cummins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 444 1422
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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