How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?

Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine has 200 pupils: 102 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?

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

Does Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine's roll number, 17212J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?

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

Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine

Hospital, Co. Limerick

200 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine is a primary school in Hospital, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 AH66). Marie Moloney is the principal of Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 200
Boys and girls: Mixed · 102 boys, 98 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17212J

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 Nais Cnoc Aine?: Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine is a primary school in Hospital, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 AH66).
Who is the principal of Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?: Marie Moloney is the principal of Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?: Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine has 200 pupils: 102 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?: Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine's roll number, 17212J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine?: The closest is Hospital NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Nais Cnoc AineThis school		200	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Hospital NSHospital	2.9 km	156	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Loch GuirBruff	4.3 km	6	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Baile an AirdHerbertstown	5.0 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Dean CussenBruff	5.2 km	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Cnoc Loinge BKnocklong	6.4 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bulgaden NSKilmallock	6.6 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Knockainey
Hospital
Co. Limerick
V35AH66

Principal: Marie Moloney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 383 529
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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