St Patricks NS

Enfield, Co. Kildare

87 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Patricks NS is a primary school in Enfield, Co. Kildare (Eircode A83 KD59). Frances Belton is the principal of St Patricks NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
87
Boys and girls
Mixed · 39 boys, 48 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18130M

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Patricks NS?
St Patricks NS is a primary school in Enfield, Co. Kildare (Eircode A83 KD59).
Who is the principal of St Patricks NS?
Frances Belton is the principal of St Patricks NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks NS?
St Patricks NS has 87 pupils: 39 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Patricks NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patricks NS?
St Patricks NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks NS teach through Irish?
No. St Patricks NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks NS a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks NS's roll number, 18130M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks NS?
The closest is St. Mary's Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Enfield · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

St Patricks NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Patricks NSThis school 87 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Mary's Primary SchoolEnfield 1.9 km 543 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Scoil TreasaEnfield 3.2 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Baile Mhic AdaimMagh Bhealaigh 4.5 km 85 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh PadraigEnfield 5.7 km 148 Mixed Catholic No No
Newtown NSEnfield 6.5 km 110 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Nicholas Primary SchoolLongwood 7.1 km 299 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Johnstown Bridge
Enfield
Co. Kildare
A83KD59

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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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