How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?

Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa has 111 pupils: 107 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa a mixed school?

Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa's roll number, 18424G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?

The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa

St. Joseph's Road, Co. Carlow

111 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa is a primary school in St. Joseph's Road, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 HP99). Fergal Browne is the principal of Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 111
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 107 boys, 4 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18424G

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 Nais Iosef Naofa?: Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa is a primary school in St. Joseph's Road, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 HP99).
Who is the principal of Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?: Fergal Browne is the principal of Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?: Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa has 111 pupils: 107 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa a mixed school?: Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?: Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa's roll number, 18424G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Nais Iosef NaofaThis school		111	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalCarlow	100 m	345	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Bishop Foley Memorial School Boys Snr SchStation Road	300 m	165	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Laserians Special ScCarlow	500 m	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí ThuairiscCeatharlach	1.3 km	444	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN CeatharlachCarlow	1.5 km	137	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
S N Naomh FhiachGraiguecullen	1.5 km	570	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

St. Joseph's Road
Co. Carlow
R93HP99

Principal: Fergal Browne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 914 2502
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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