An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School

Waterford, Co. Waterford

234 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 XN28). Michelle Briggs is the principal of An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
234
Boys and girls
Girls only · 234 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18509O

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 An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School?
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School is a primary school in Waterford, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 XN28).
Who is the principal of An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School?
Michelle Briggs is the principal of An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School?
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School has 234 pupils: 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School a mixed school?
No. An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School?
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School teach through Irish?
No. An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School's roll number, 18509O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School?
The closest is Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Closest schools

An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
An Teaghlaigh Naofa Girls Junior National SchoolThis school 234 Girls Catholic No Yes
Our Lady of Mercy Senior P.s.Waterford 100 m 292 Girls Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil na nDeisePort Láirge 400 m 225 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Mount Sion CBS NSWaterford 700 m 360 Boys Catholic No Yes
St Stephens NSWaterford 700 m 363 Boys Catholic No Yes
Presentation Primary SchoolWaterford 700 m 446 Mostly girls Catholic No Yes
St Josephs Special SchWaterford 1.0 km 96 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Military Road
Waterford
X91XN28

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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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