Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa
Kylebrack East, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 23 girls, 9 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17506D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
S N Breandán Naofa is an Irish school that presents a comprehensive online hub for pupils, parents and the wider community. The site highlights a range of resources including class information, a calendar of events, newsletters, homework support and a collection of policies and documents. These features suggest a structured approach to learning that combines academic instruction with clear communication and administrative transparency. The school also demonstrates a commitment to holistic development and environmental stewardship. Links to “Green Schools” and “Active Schools” indicate participation in national programmes that promote sustainability, outdoor activity and healthy lifestyles. Additional sections such as “Awards”, “News” and a “Gallery” point to a vibrant school life that celebrates achievements and shares experiences with families. Overall, S N Breandán Naofa appears to provide a well‑rounded educational environment, offering organised class structures, parental engagement tools and a focus on both academic and extracurricular excellence within a supportive community setting.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa has 32 pupils enrolled, 23 girls and 9 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Breandan Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.