Na Minteoga NS

Headford, Co. Kerry

22 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Na Minteoga NS is a primary school in Headford, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 PF30). Miriam Madigan is the principal of Na Minteoga NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
22
Boys and girls
Mixed · 10 boys, 12 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18039D

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Na Minteoga NS?
Na Minteoga NS is a primary school in Headford, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 PF30).
Who is the principal of Na Minteoga NS?
Miriam Madigan is the principal of Na Minteoga NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Na Minteoga NS?
Na Minteoga NS has 22 pupils: 10 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Na Minteoga NS a mixed school?
Yes. Na Minteoga NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Na Minteoga NS?
Na Minteoga NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Na Minteoga NS teach through Irish?
No. Na Minteoga NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Na Minteoga NS a DEIS school?
No. Na Minteoga NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Na Minteoga NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Na Minteoga NS's roll number, 18039D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Na Minteoga NS?
The closest is Scoil Barr Dubh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Headford · Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest schools

Na Minteoga NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Na Minteoga NSThis school 22 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Barr DubhHeadford 3.9 km 95 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Gniomh Go Leith BRathmore 4.0 km 131 Mixed Catholic No No
Holy Family National SchoolRathmore 4.0 km 235 Mixed Catholic No No
Raheen National SchoolKillarney 4.2 km 34 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na SronaRathmore 5.6 km 28 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Atha na mBlathKillarney 6.3 km 59 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Meentogues
Headford
Co. Kerry
V93PF30

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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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