How many pupils go to SN Naomh Mochta?

SN Naomh Mochta has 805 pupils: 419 boys and 386 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Mochta a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Mochta takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Mochta?

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

Does SN Naomh Mochta teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Naomh Mochta a DEIS school?

No. SN Naomh Mochta is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Naomh Mochta's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Mochta's roll number, 18778S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Mochta?

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

SN Naomh Mochta

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

805 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Mochta is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 Y316). Maria Farrell is the principal of SN Naomh Mochta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 805
Boys and girls: Mixed · 419 boys, 386 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18778S

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 Naomh Mochta?: SN Naomh Mochta is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 Y316).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Mochta?: Maria Farrell is the principal of SN Naomh Mochta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Mochta?: SN Naomh Mochta has 805 pupils: 419 boys and 386 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Mochta a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Mochta takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Mochta?: SN Naomh Mochta has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Mochta teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Mochta teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Mochta a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Mochta is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Mochta's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Mochta's roll number, 18778S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Mochta?: The closest is Scoil Choilm Community NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Mochta compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh MochtaThis school		805	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Choilm Community NSDublin 15	700 m	698	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
SN OilibheirDublin 15	800 m	266	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Philips Senior NSDublin 15	900 m	231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Philip the Apostle Junior NSDublin 15	900 m	184	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Francis Xavier Senior NSDublin 15	1.5 km	387	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Francis Xavier J NSDublin 15	1.5 km	357	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Porterstown Road
Clonsilla
Dublin 15
D15Y316

Principal: Maria Farrell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 813 0430
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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