How many pupils go to Scoil Phadraig Naofa?

Scoil Phadraig Naofa has 460 pupils: 210 boys and 250 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Phadraig Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Phadraig Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Phadraig Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Phadraig Naofa teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Phadraig Naofa a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phadraig Naofa's roll number, 20335T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Phadraig Naofa?

The closest is Douglas Rochestown Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Phadraig Naofa

Rochestown, Co. Cork

460 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Phadraig Naofa is a primary school in Rochestown, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HX79). Edward McCarthy is the principal of Scoil Phadraig Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 460
Boys and girls: Mixed · 210 boys, 250 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20335T

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 Phadraig Naofa?: Scoil Phadraig Naofa is a primary school in Rochestown, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HX79).
Who is the principal of Scoil Phadraig Naofa?: Edward McCarthy is the principal of Scoil Phadraig Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Phadraig Naofa?: Scoil Phadraig Naofa has 460 pupils: 210 boys and 250 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Phadraig Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Phadraig Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Phadraig Naofa?: Scoil Phadraig Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Phadraig Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Phadraig Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Phadraig Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Phadraig Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Phadraig Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phadraig Naofa's roll number, 20335T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Phadraig Naofa?: The closest is Douglas Rochestown Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Phadraig Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Phadraig NaofaThis school		460	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Douglas Rochestown Educate Together National SchoolCork	1.0 km	506	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Marys Special SchoolRochestown	1.8 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Lukes NS DouglasCork	2.3 km	203	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil MhachanCorcaigh	2.6 km	139	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Douglas B NSCork	2.6 km	353	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Columbas NSDouglas West	2.8 km	377	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No

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Foxwood
Rochestown
Co. Cork
T12HX79

Principal: Edward McCarthy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 436 8499
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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