How many pupils go to SN Padraig Naofa C?

SN Padraig Naofa C has 128 pupils: 128 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Padraig Naofa C a mixed school?

No. SN Padraig Naofa C is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of SN Padraig Naofa C?

SN Padraig Naofa C 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 C teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Padraig Naofa C a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Padraig Naofa C is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraig Naofa C's roll number, 18153B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Padraig Naofa C?

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

SN Padraig Naofa C

Cork, Co. Cork

128 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Padraig Naofa C is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 VAD9). Eileen Kelly is the principal of SN Padraig Naofa C, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 128
Boys and girls: Girls only · 128 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18153B

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 C?: SN Padraig Naofa C is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 VAD9).
Who is the principal of SN Padraig Naofa C?: Eileen Kelly is the principal of SN Padraig Naofa C, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Padraig Naofa C?: SN Padraig Naofa C has 128 pupils: 128 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Padraig Naofa C a mixed school?: No. SN Padraig Naofa C is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of SN Padraig Naofa C?: SN Padraig Naofa C 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 C teach through Irish?: No. SN Padraig Naofa C teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Padraig Naofa C a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Padraig Naofa C is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Padraig Naofa C's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Padraig Naofa C's roll number, 18153B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Padraig Naofa C?: The closest is St Patricks B NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Padraig Naofa C compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Padraig Naofa CThis school		128	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks B NSCork	100 m	152	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Padraig NaofaCork	100 m	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mharcuis BCork	400 m	99	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Lukes Mixed NSCork	500 m	96	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Bhreanndain CCork	700 m	115	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil an Ghoirt AlainnCorcaigh	800 m	393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No

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Contact

Gardiner's Hill
Cork
T23VAD9

Principal: Eileen Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 450 9246
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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