How many pupils go to SN C Naomh Padraig?

SN C Naomh Padraig has 376 pupils: 376 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN C Naomh Padraig a mixed school?

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

What is the ethos of SN C Naomh Padraig?

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

Does SN C Naomh Padraig teach through Irish?

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

Is SN C Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?

No. SN C Naomh Padraig is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN C Naomh Padraig's roll number, 18412W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN C Naomh Padraig?

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

SN C Naomh Padraig

Donabate, Co. Dublin

376 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

SN C Naomh Padraig is a primary school in Donabate, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 KH36). Ciara Greene is the principal of SN C Naomh Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 376
Boys and girls: Girls only · 376 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18412W

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 C Naomh Padraig?: SN C Naomh Padraig is a primary school in Donabate, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 KH36).
Who is the principal of SN C Naomh Padraig?: Ciara Greene is the principal of SN C Naomh Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN C Naomh Padraig?: SN C Naomh Padraig has 376 pupils: 376 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN C Naomh Padraig a mixed school?: No. SN C Naomh Padraig is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of SN C Naomh Padraig?: SN C Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN C Naomh Padraig teach through Irish?: No. SN C Naomh Padraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN C Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?: No. SN C Naomh Padraig is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN C Naomh Padraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN C Naomh Padraig's roll number, 18412W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN C Naomh Padraig?: The closest is St Patricks Boys National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN C Naomh Padraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN C Naomh PadraigThis school		376	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks Boys National SchoolDonabate	100 m	370	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NSDonabate	700 m	414	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil na MaraDomhnach Bat	800 m	123	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Rush NSRush	3.7 km	698	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rush and Lusk Educate Together NSLusk	4.3 km	393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Corduff NSLusk	4.5 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Portrane Road
Donabate
Co. Dublin
K36KH36

Principal: Ciara Greene on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 843 6201
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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