How many pupils go to SN Naomh Ioseph?

SN Naomh Ioseph has 51 pupils: 29 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Ioseph a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Ioseph takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Ioseph?

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

Does SN Naomh Ioseph teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Ioseph teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Ioseph a DEIS school?

No. SN Naomh Ioseph is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Naomh Ioseph's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Ioseph's roll number, 18378C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Ioseph?

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

SN Naomh Ioseph

Kilcullen, Co. Kildare

51 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Ioseph is a primary school in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 W950). Aine Cullen is the principal of SN Naomh Ioseph, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 51
Boys and girls: Mixed · 29 boys, 22 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18378C

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 Naomh Ioseph?: SN Naomh Ioseph is a primary school in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 W950).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Ioseph?: Aine Cullen is the principal of SN Naomh Ioseph, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Ioseph?: SN Naomh Ioseph has 51 pupils: 29 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Ioseph a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Ioseph takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Ioseph?: SN Naomh Ioseph has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Ioseph teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Ioseph teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Ioseph a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Ioseph is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Ioseph's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Ioseph's roll number, 18378C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Ioseph?: The closest is Ballyshannon NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Ioseph compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh IosephThis school		51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyshannon NSKilcullen	3.5 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brigids NSKilcullen	4.6 km	598	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Catherine of SiennaKildare	about 5.3 km	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Jonathan Swift NSDunlavin	5.3 km	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Brannoxtown Community NSNaas	5.7 km	83	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
S N Nicolais NaofaDunluain	5.7 km	250	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Halverstown
Kilcullen
Co. Kildare
R56W950

Principal: Aine Cullen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 485 374
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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