How many pupils go to SN Flannain Naofa?

SN Flannain Naofa has 71 pupils: 36 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Flannain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Flannain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Flannain Naofa?

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

Does SN Flannain Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Flannain Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Flannain Naofa's roll number, 17512V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Flannain Naofa?

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

SN Flannain Naofa

Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

71 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Flannain Naofa is a primary school in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode R42 TK23). Thomas Clarke is the principal of SN Flannain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 71
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 35 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17512V

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 Flannain Naofa?: SN Flannain Naofa is a primary school in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode R42 TK23).
Who is the principal of SN Flannain Naofa?: Thomas Clarke is the principal of SN Flannain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Flannain Naofa?: SN Flannain Naofa has 71 pupils: 36 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Flannain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Flannain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Flannain Naofa?: SN Flannain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Flannain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Flannain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Flannain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Flannain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Flannain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Flannain Naofa's roll number, 17512V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Flannain Naofa?: The closest is SN Naomh Ruadhain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Flannain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Flannain NaofaThis school		71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh RuadhainNenagh	5.2 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Cronans Mixed NSBirr	6.2 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an CillinBirr	6.7 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Lua NaofaNenagh	6.8 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Carrig NSBirr	7.1 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN OsmannBirr	7.8 km	86	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes

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Contact

Rathcabbin
Roscrea
Co. Tipperary
R42TK23

Principal: Thomas Clarke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 913 9008
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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