Straffan NS

Naas, Co. Kildare

401 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Straffan NS is a primary school in Naas, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 CD77). Caroline Colleran is the principal of Straffan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
401
Boys and girls
Mixed · 199 boys, 202 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18644U

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 Straffan NS?
Straffan NS is a primary school in Naas, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 CD77).
Who is the principal of Straffan NS?
Caroline Colleran is the principal of Straffan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Straffan NS?
Straffan NS has 401 pupils: 199 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Straffan NS a mixed school?
Yes. Straffan NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Straffan NS?
Straffan NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Straffan NS teach through Irish?
No. Straffan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Straffan NS a DEIS school?
No. Straffan NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Straffan NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Straffan NS's roll number, 18644U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Straffan NS?
The closest is St Annes National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 21 schools in Naas · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

Straffan NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Straffan NSThis school 401 Mixed Catholic No No
St Annes National SchoolStraffan 3.2 km 329 Mixed Catholic No No
North Kildare Educate Together NSCelbridge 4.2 km 432 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Rathcoffey NSRathcoffey South 4.7 km 215 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil na MainistreachCelbridge 4.8 km 455 Mixed Catholic No No
St Raphaels Special SchCelbridge 5.1 km 96 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naomh BridCelbridge 5.5 km 235 Mostly girls Catholic No No

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Contact

The Glebe
Straffan
Naas
Co. Kildare
W23CD77

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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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