How many pupils go to S N Naomh Fhiach?

S N Naomh Fhiach has 570 pupils: 290 boys and 280 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Naomh Fhiach a mixed school?

Yes. S N Naomh Fhiach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Naomh Fhiach?

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

Does S N Naomh Fhiach teach through Irish?

No. S N Naomh Fhiach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Naomh Fhiach a DEIS school?

Yes. S N Naomh Fhiach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read S N Naomh Fhiach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Naomh Fhiach's roll number, 19958C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Naomh Fhiach?

The closest is Saplings Carlow Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

S N Naomh Fhiach

Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow

570 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

S N Naomh Fhiach is a primary school in Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 KT68). John Brennan is the principal of S N Naomh Fhiach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 570
Boys and girls: Mixed · 290 boys, 280 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19958C

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 S N Naomh Fhiach?: S N Naomh Fhiach is a primary school in Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 KT68).
Who is the principal of S N Naomh Fhiach?: John Brennan is the principal of S N Naomh Fhiach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Naomh Fhiach?: S N Naomh Fhiach has 570 pupils: 290 boys and 280 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Naomh Fhiach a mixed school?: Yes. S N Naomh Fhiach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Naomh Fhiach?: S N Naomh Fhiach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Naomh Fhiach teach through Irish?: No. S N Naomh Fhiach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Naomh Fhiach a DEIS school?: Yes. S N Naomh Fhiach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read S N Naomh Fhiach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Naomh Fhiach's roll number, 19958C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Naomh Fhiach?: The closest is Saplings Carlow Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Naomh Fhiach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Naomh FhiachThis school		570	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Saplings Carlow Special SchoolCarlow	300 m	30	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Bishop Foley Memorial School Boys Snr SchStation Road	1.5 km	165	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN CeatharlachCarlow	1.5 km	137	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Nais Iosef NaofaSt. Joseph's Road	1.5 km	111	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalCarlow	1.5 km	345	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Laserians Special ScCarlow	1.6 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Killeshin Road
Graiguecullen
Co. Carlow
R93KT68

Principal: John Brennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 913 2444
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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