Naomh Padraig Senior
Drangan, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 54 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19880O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Patrick’s Junior and Senior National Schools, situated in Drangan, Thurles, County Tipperary, provide primary education within the Catholic ethos of the Diocese of Cashel and Emly. The Junior School welcomes boys and girls from junior infants through to second class, while the Senior School caters for pupils in third to sixth class. The schools aim to foster a supportive environment where children’s happiness and self‑esteem are prioritised, encouraging collaboration between parents, pupils, staff and management to achieve shared educational goals. The curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on physical activity and wellbeing. Participation in the Department of Education and Skills’ Active School Flag programme and the Amber Flag initiative demonstrates a commitment to regular sport, physical education and health‑promoting activities. Facilities support a range of sporting and extracurricular pursuits, and the schools maintain a resource‑rich environment for both academic and personal development. Community involvement is central to school life, with regular updates via the website’s news, calendar and activity sections. The schools serve as a hub for the local community, offering information and links for parents, as well as resources such as suitable reading lists for various year groups, ensuring a well‑rounded educational experience for all pupils.
Applying to Naomh Padraig Senior
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Naomh Padraig Senior. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Naomh Padraig Senior
How many pupils attend Naomh Padraig Senior?
Naomh Padraig Senior has 54 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Padraig Senior a DEIS school?
Yes. Naomh Padraig Senior is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Naomh Padraig Senior?
Naomh Padraig Senior has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.