How many pupils go to Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?

Scoil Oilibheir Naofa has 397 pupils: 221 boys and 176 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Oilibheir Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Oilibheir Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Oilibheir Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Oilibheir Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Oilibheir Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Oilibheir Naofa's roll number, 20216L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?

The closest is Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Oilibheir Naofa

Bettystown, Co. Meath

397 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Oilibheir Naofa is a primary school in Bettystown, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 H762). Maria White is the principal of Scoil Oilibheir Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 397
Boys and girls: Mixed · 221 boys, 176 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20216L

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 Oilibheir Naofa?: Scoil Oilibheir Naofa is a primary school in Bettystown, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 H762).
Who is the principal of Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?: Maria White is the principal of Scoil Oilibheir Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?: Scoil Oilibheir Naofa has 397 pupils: 221 boys and 176 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Oilibheir Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?: Scoil Oilibheir Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Oilibheir Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Oilibheir Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Oilibheir Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Oilibheir Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Oilibheir Naofa's roll number, 20216L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?: The closest is Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Oilibheir Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Oilibheir NaofaThis school		397	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Spioraid NaoimhLaytown	300 m	438	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Realt na Mara (B)Mornington	2.8 km	373	Boys	Catholic	No	No
S N Realt na Mara (C)Donacarney	2.8 km	373	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Cros BanJulianstown	3.4 km	373	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin FeasaDroichead Átha	4.2 km	383	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Le Cheile Educate Together NSDrogheda	5.0 km	383	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Coast Road
Bettystown
Co. Meath
A92H762

Principal: Maria White on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 988 7431
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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