SN Colm Naofa

Westport, Co. Mayo

27 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Colm Naofa is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 RR68). Sadhbh Nic Thomais is the principal of SN Colm Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
27
Boys and girls
Mixed · 12 boys, 15 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17682A

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Colm Naofa?
SN Colm Naofa is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 RR68).
Who is the principal of SN Colm Naofa?
Sadhbh Nic Thomais is the principal of SN Colm Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Colm Naofa?
SN Colm Naofa has 27 pupils: 12 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Colm Naofa a mixed school?
Yes. SN Colm Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Colm Naofa?
SN Colm Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Colm Naofa teach through Irish?
No. SN Colm Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Colm Naofa a DEIS school?
No. SN Colm Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Colm Naofa's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Colm Naofa's roll number, 17682A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Colm Naofa?
The closest is SN Faitche. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 20 schools in Westport · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

SN Colm Naofa compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Colm NaofaThis school 27 Mixed Catholic No No
SN FaitcheWestport 3.9 km 137 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Cnoc RuscaigheWestport 4.3 km 206 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil PhadraigWestport 4.4 km 338 Mixed Catholic No No
Holy Trinity National SchoolWestport 4.6 km 41 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Paul's National SchoolCastlebar 4.7 km 89 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil na CuaicheCathair na Mart 5.1 km 208 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Coggale
Westport
Co Mayo
F28RR68

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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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