How many pupils go to SN Chiaran Naofa?

SN Chiaran Naofa has 142 pupils: 76 boys and 66 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Chiaran Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Chiaran Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Chiaran Naofa?

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

Does SN Chiaran Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Chiaran Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chiaran Naofa's roll number, 17589K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Chiaran Naofa?

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

SN Chiaran Naofa

Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny

142 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Chiaran Naofa is a primary school in Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 XR65). Kieran Byrne is the principal of SN Chiaran Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 142
Boys and girls: Mixed · 76 boys, 66 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17589K

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 Chiaran Naofa?: SN Chiaran Naofa is a primary school in Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 XR65).
Who is the principal of SN Chiaran Naofa?: Kieran Byrne is the principal of SN Chiaran Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Chiaran Naofa?: SN Chiaran Naofa has 142 pupils: 76 boys and 66 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Chiaran Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Chiaran Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Chiaran Naofa?: SN Chiaran Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Chiaran Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Chiaran Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Chiaran Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Chiaran Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Chiaran Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chiaran Naofa's roll number, 17589K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Chiaran Naofa?: The closest is SN Bhridhe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Chiaran Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Chiaran NaofaThis school		142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhridheKells	3.4 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels National SchoolDanesfort	5.6 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Mary's National SchoolThomastown	5.9 km	398	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil San LionardDunnamaggin	6.2 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burnchurch National SchoolCuffesgrange Kilkenny	6.8 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bennettsbridge National SchoolKilkenny	7.0 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Stoneyford
Co Kilkenny
R95XR65

Principal: Kieran Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 772 8393
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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