Is SN Iosef Naofa a mixed school?

SN Iosef Naofa takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of SN Iosef Naofa?

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

Does SN Iosef Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Iosef Naofa a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near SN Iosef Naofa?

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

SN Iosef Naofa

Templemore, Co. Tipperary

163 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS

At a glance

SN Iosef Naofa is a primary school in Templemore, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W132). SN Iosef Naofa has 163 pupils: 30 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 163
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 30 boys, 133 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17731K

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Iosef Naofa?: SN Iosef Naofa is a primary school in Templemore, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 W132).
How many pupils go to SN Iosef Naofa?: SN Iosef Naofa has 163 pupils: 30 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Iosef Naofa a mixed school?: SN Iosef Naofa takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of SN Iosef Naofa?: SN Iosef Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Iosef Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Iosef Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Iosef Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Iosef Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN Iosef Naofa?: The closest is St Marys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Iosef Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Iosef NaofaThis school		163	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSTemplemore	300 m	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
St Colmcilles Primary SchoolTemplemore	400 m	109	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Castle Iny NSTemplemore	3.0 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killea NSTemplemore	4.5 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Loch Mor Maigh NSTemplemore	4.6 km	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clonmore NSTemplemore	5.5 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Templemore
Co. Tipperary
E41W132

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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