How many pupils go to Scoil Mhichil Naofa?

Scoil Mhichil Naofa has 14 pupils: 6 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhichil Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhichil Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhichil Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Mhichil Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhichil Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhichil Naofa a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Mhichil Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhichil Naofa's roll number, 17758H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhichil Naofa?

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

Scoil Mhichil Naofa

Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny

14 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhichil Naofa is a primary school in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 EK57). Henry Martin is the principal of Scoil Mhichil Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 14
Boys and girls: Mixed · 6 boys, 8 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17758H

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 Scoil Mhichil Naofa?: Scoil Mhichil Naofa is a primary school in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 EK57).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhichil Naofa?: Henry Martin is the principal of Scoil Mhichil Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhichil Naofa?: Scoil Mhichil Naofa has 14 pupils: 6 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhichil Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhichil Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhichil Naofa?: Scoil Mhichil Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhichil Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhichil Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhichil Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhichil Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhichil Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhichil Naofa's roll number, 17758H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhichil Naofa?: The closest is SN Mhichil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhichil Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhichil NaofaThis school		14	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mhichil NaofaGalmoy (via Thurles)	2.9 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ChiarainJohnstown	4.6 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Chrion ChoillGathabawn	6.8 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Tíghearnach NaofaRathdowney	7.0 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideRathdowney	7.4 km	244	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Chroí Ró-NaofaUrlingford	8.1 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Crosspatrick (via Thurles)
Johnstown
E41EK57

Principal: Henry Martin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 883 1753
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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