How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Cualán?

Scoil Naomh Cualán has 198 pupils: 113 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Cualán a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Cualán takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Cualán?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Cualán teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Cualán teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Cualán a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naomh Cualán is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Cualán's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Cualán's roll number, 20451V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Cualán?

The closest is S N na hInse. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naomh Cualán

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

198 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Cualán is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 EK29). Michael Small is the principal of Scoil Naomh Cualán, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 198
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 85 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20451V

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 Naomh Cualán?: Scoil Naomh Cualán is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 EK29).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Cualán?: Michael Small is the principal of Scoil Naomh Cualán, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Cualán?: Scoil Naomh Cualán has 198 pupils: 113 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Cualán a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Cualán takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Cualán?: Scoil Naomh Cualán has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Cualán teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Cualán teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Cualán a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naomh Cualán is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Cualán's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Cualán's roll number, 20451V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Cualán?: The closest is S N na hInse. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Cualán compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh CualánThis school		198	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na hInseThurles	4.7 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an DromaTemplemore	4.8 km	41	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Barnane NSTemplemore	5.7 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil IosagainThurles	6.7 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballycahill NSThurles	7.5 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gurtagarry NSNenagh	8.2 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Borrisoleigh
Thurles
Co Tipperary
E41EK29

Principal: Michael Small on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0504 51473
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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