How many pupils go to Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?

Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa has 195 pupils: 114 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?

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

Does Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa's roll number, 20004T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?

The closest is Mhichil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa

Castletownbere, Co. Cork

195 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa is a primary school in Castletownbere, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 CF68). Deirdre Lehane is the principal of Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 195
Boys and girls: Mixed · 114 boys, 81 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20004T

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 an Croi Ro Naofa?: Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa is a primary school in Castletownbere, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 CF68).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?: Deirdre Lehane is the principal of Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?: Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa has 195 pupils: 114 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?: Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa's roll number, 20004T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa?: The closest is Mhichil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil an Croi Ro Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Croi Ro NaofaThis school		195	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mhichil NaofaBere Island	2.7 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChaitigheirnBeara	5.3 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Oir CheannEyeries	6.6 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cahermore New Central SchoolBeara	11.7 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Adrigole NSBantry	13.9 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lauragh National SchoolLauragh Lower	15.4 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75CF68

Principal: Deirdre Lehane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 027 70788
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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