How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Pádraig?

Scoil Naomh Pádraig has 372 pupils: 180 boys and 192 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Pádraig a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Pádraig takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Pádraig?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Pádraig teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Naomh Pádraig a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Pádraig's roll number, 20559S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Pádraig?

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

Scoil Naomh Pádraig

Kanturk, Co. Cork

372 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Pádraig is a primary school in Kanturk, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 K03D). Eilish Finnegan is the principal of Scoil Naomh Pádraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 372
Boys and girls: Mixed · 180 boys, 192 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20559S

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 Pádraig?: Scoil Naomh Pádraig is a primary school in Kanturk, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 K03D).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Pádraig?: Eilish Finnegan is the principal of Scoil Naomh Pádraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Pádraig?: Scoil Naomh Pádraig has 372 pupils: 180 boys and 192 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Pádraig a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Pádraig takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Pádraig?: Scoil Naomh Pádraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Pádraig teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Pádraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Pádraig a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naomh Pádraig is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Pádraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Pádraig's roll number, 20559S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Pádraig?: The closest is Banteer NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Pádraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh PádraigThis school		372	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Banteer NSBanteer	4.9 km	190	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromagh Mixed NSMallow	5.2 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lios MaighirNewmarket	6.5 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Eoin BaisteKanturk	6.7 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyhass Mixed NSCecilstown	7.2 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Breandan NaofaMallow	9.9 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Mill Road
Kanturk
Co. Cork
P51K03D

Principal: Eilish Finnegan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 029 72106
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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