How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?

Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh has 53 pupils: 53 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh a mixed school?

No. Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?

Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh's roll number, 18325E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?

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

Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh

Castleisland, Co. Kerry

53 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh is a primary school in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 DY26). Conall Kelly is the principal of Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 53
Boys and girls: Boys only · 53 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18325E

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 Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?: Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh is a primary school in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 DY26).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?: Conall Kelly is the principal of Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?: Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh has 53 pupils: 53 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh a mixed school?: No. Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?: Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh's roll number, 18325E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh?: The closest is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh ChárthaighThis school		53	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Naomh AogainOileán Ciarraí	300 m	179	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Muire Gan SmalCastleisland	700 m	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Curranes NSCastleisland	3.9 km	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire B&cCastleisland	4.9 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire agus N.treasaKillarney	6.1 km	120	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil NuachabhailTralee	6.7 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

College Road
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
V92DY26

Principal: Conall Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 714 2420
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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