How many pupils go to SN Chiarain Naofa?

SN Chiarain Naofa has 29 pupils: 15 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Chiarain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Chiarain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Chiarain Naofa?

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

Does SN Chiarain Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Chiarain Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chiarain Naofa's roll number, 17753U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Chiarain Naofa?

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

SN Chiarain Naofa

Birr, Co. Offaly

29 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Chiarain Naofa is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 P766). Helena Cullen is the principal of SN Chiarain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 29
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17753U

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 Chiarain Naofa?: SN Chiarain Naofa is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 P766).
Who is the principal of SN Chiarain Naofa?: Helena Cullen is the principal of SN Chiarain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Chiarain Naofa?: SN Chiarain Naofa has 29 pupils: 15 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Chiarain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Chiarain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Chiarain Naofa?: SN Chiarain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Chiarain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Chiarain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Chiarain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Chiarain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Chiarain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chiarain Naofa's roll number, 17753U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Chiarain Naofa?: The closest is SN Lomchluana. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Chiarain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Chiarain NaofaThis school		29	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN LomchluanaBirr	3.6 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire Agus ChormaicKilcormac	3.8 km	109	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN BhrideKilcormac	5.5 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh EoinBirr	6.3 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys National SchoolBirr	8.4 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Cynoc's National SchoolFerbane	9.8 km	189	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Broughall
Kilcormac
Birr
Co. Offaly
R42P766

Principal: Helena Cullen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 913 5072
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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