How many pupils go to SN Phroinsiais Naofa?

SN Phroinsiais Naofa has 186 pupils: 186 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Phroinsiais Naofa a mixed school?

No. SN Phroinsiais Naofa is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Phroinsiais Naofa?

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

Does SN Phroinsiais Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Phroinsiais Naofa a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Phroinsiais Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Phroinsiais Naofa's roll number, 18406E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Phroinsiais Naofa?

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

SN Phroinsiais Naofa

Clara, Co. Offaly

186 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Phroinsiais Naofa is a primary school in Clara, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 TP08). Madge Bourke is the principal of SN Phroinsiais Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 186
Boys and girls: Boys only · 186 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18406E

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 Phroinsiais Naofa?: SN Phroinsiais Naofa is a primary school in Clara, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 TP08).
Who is the principal of SN Phroinsiais Naofa?: Madge Bourke is the principal of SN Phroinsiais Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Phroinsiais Naofa?: SN Phroinsiais Naofa has 186 pupils: 186 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Phroinsiais Naofa a mixed school?: No. SN Phroinsiais Naofa is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Phroinsiais Naofa?: SN Phroinsiais Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Phroinsiais Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Phroinsiais Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Phroinsiais Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Phroinsiais Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Phroinsiais Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Phroinsiais Naofa's roll number, 18406E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Phroinsiais Naofa?: The closest is Clara Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Phroinsiais Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Phroinsiais NaofaThis school		186	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Clara Convent NSClara	300 m	180	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MhanachainMoate	5.4 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Peadar agus PolMoate	6.0 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Chartaigh NaofaTullamore	6.7 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballykilmurry NSTullamore	6.7 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CholumchilleTullamore	6.7 km	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilbeggan Road
Clara
Co. Offaly
R35TP08

Principal: Madge Bourke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 933 1383
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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