How many pupils go to SN Naomh Chiarain?

SN Naomh Chiarain has 90 pupils: 50 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Chiarain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Chiarain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Chiarain?

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

Does SN Naomh Chiarain teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Naomh Chiarain a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Chiarain's roll number, 17339K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Chiarain?

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

SN Naomh Chiarain

Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny

90 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Naomh Chiarain is a primary school in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 N820). Margaret Leahy is the principal of SN Naomh Chiarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 90
Boys and girls: Mixed · 50 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17339K

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 Chiarain?: SN Naomh Chiarain is a primary school in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 N820).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Chiarain?: Margaret Leahy is the principal of SN Naomh Chiarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Chiarain?: SN Naomh Chiarain has 90 pupils: 50 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Chiarain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Chiarain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Chiarain?: SN Naomh Chiarain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Chiarain teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Chiarain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Chiarain a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Chiarain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Naomh Chiarain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Chiarain's roll number, 17339K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Chiarain?: The closest is SN Mhichil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Chiarain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh ChiarainThis school		90	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mhichil NaofaGalmoy (via Thurles)	3.5 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Chroí Ró-NaofaUrlingford	3.7 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhichil NaofaJohnstown	4.6 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Chrion ChoillGathabawn	6.0 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Gort na hUaigheThurles	8.9 km	132	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Tíghearnach NaofaRathdowney	9.6 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Rathdowney Road
Johnstown
Co. Kilkenny
E41N820

Principal: Margaret Leahy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 883 1611
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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