SN Padraic Naofa

Galway, Co. Galway

214 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Padraic Naofa is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K3C7). Marian Barrett is the principal of SN Padraic Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
214
Boys and girls
Mixed · 131 boys, 83 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17784I

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 Padraic Naofa?
SN Padraic Naofa is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K3C7).
Who is the principal of SN Padraic Naofa?
Marian Barrett is the principal of SN Padraic Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Padraic Naofa?
SN Padraic Naofa has 214 pupils: 131 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Padraic Naofa a mixed school?
Yes. SN Padraic Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Padraic Naofa?
SN Padraic Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Padraic Naofa teach through Irish?
No. SN Padraic Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Padraic Naofa a DEIS school?
No. SN Padraic Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Padraic Naofa's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraic Naofa's roll number, 17784I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Padraic Naofa?
The closest is Scoil an Linbh Iosa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 25 schools in Galway · Every school in Co. Galway

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SN Padraic Naofa compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Padraic NaofaThis school 214 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil an Linbh IosaGalway 400 m 236 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Parochial NSGalway 500 m 75 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN IognaidGaillimh 500 m 480 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil Croi IosaGalway 500 m 122 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Niochlas NSGalway 600 m 262 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN FhursaGaillimh 800 m 216 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Lombard Street
Galway
H91K3C7

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Next school holidays

  • In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 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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