How many pupils go to S N Nicolais Naofa?

S N Nicolais Naofa has 250 pupils: 134 boys and 116 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Nicolais Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. S N Nicolais Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Nicolais Naofa?

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

Does S N Nicolais Naofa teach through Irish?

No. S N Nicolais Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Nicolais Naofa a DEIS school?

No. S N Nicolais Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Nicolais Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Nicolais Naofa's roll number, 17810G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Nicolais Naofa?

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

S N Nicolais Naofa

Dunluain, Co. Wicklow

250 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Nicolais Naofa is a primary school in Dunluain, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 YY22). Michael Moran is the principal of S N Nicolais Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 250
Boys and girls: Mixed · 134 boys, 116 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17810G

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 S N Nicolais Naofa?: S N Nicolais Naofa is a primary school in Dunluain, Co. Wicklow (Eircode W91 YY22).
Who is the principal of S N Nicolais Naofa?: Michael Moran is the principal of S N Nicolais Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Nicolais Naofa?: S N Nicolais Naofa has 250 pupils: 134 boys and 116 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Nicolais Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. S N Nicolais Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Nicolais Naofa?: S N Nicolais Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Nicolais Naofa teach through Irish?: No. S N Nicolais Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Nicolais Naofa a DEIS school?: No. S N Nicolais Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Nicolais Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Nicolais Naofa's roll number, 17810G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Nicolais Naofa?: The closest is Jonathan Swift NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Nicolais Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Nicolais NaofaThis school		250	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Jonathan Swift NSDunlavin	400 m	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Naomh IosephKilcullen	5.7 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Donard NSDonard	6.6 km	188	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Grange Con NSDunlavin	7.3 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Brannoxtown Community NSNaas	7.5 km	83	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN MuireBaltinglass	7.6 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Dunluain
Co Cill Mhantain
W91YY22

Principal: Michael Moran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 401 495
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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