How many pupils go to SN Padraig Naofa?

SN Padraig Naofa has 331 pupils: 331 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Padraig Naofa a mixed school?

No. SN Padraig Naofa is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Padraig Naofa?

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

Does SN Padraig Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Padraig Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraig Naofa's roll number, 17854D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Padraig Naofa?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Eoin Dea. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Padraig Naofa

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

331 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

SN Padraig Naofa is a primary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 DX80). Doireann Hester is the principal of SN Padraig Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 331
Boys and girls: Boys only · 331 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17854D

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 Padraig Naofa?: SN Padraig Naofa is a primary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 DX80).
Who is the principal of SN Padraig Naofa?: Doireann Hester is the principal of SN Padraig Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Padraig Naofa?: SN Padraig Naofa has 331 pupils: 331 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Padraig Naofa a mixed school?: No. SN Padraig Naofa is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Padraig Naofa?: SN Padraig Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Padraig Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Padraig Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Padraig Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Padraig Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Padraig Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraig Naofa's roll number, 17854D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Padraig Naofa?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Eoin Dea. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Padraig Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Padraig NaofaThis school		331	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Eoin DeaKilkenny	200 m	330	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireKilkenny	700 m	400	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilkenny School ProjectKilkenny	800 m	236	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Iognaid de RisKilkenny	800 m	278	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Mother of Fair Love Special SchoolKilkenny	800 m	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil OsraiCill Chainnigh	800 m	438	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

St. Patrick's B.N.S.
Coote's Lane
Kilkenny
R95DX80

Principal: Doireann Hester on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 776 1081
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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