Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa
Kells, Meath
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 149 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 76 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18174J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Chaitríona Naofa, Oristown, is a Catholic primary school that strives to create a caring, inclusive atmosphere where every child can reach his or her full potential. The school adopts a holistic approach to education, integrating academic learning with spiritual development, cultural awareness and community partnership. Emphasis is placed on promoting the Catholic faith and values while also fostering respect for the diverse cultures and heritage of all pupils, encouraging them to become responsible citizens with a zest for learning and life. The curriculum is delivered in partnership with the local community, supporting a broad range of activities that develop both personal and social skills. The school highlights its commitment to environmental stewardship through its Green Schools programme and offers a virtual tour to showcase its learning environment. These initiatives reflect a focus on nurturing a healthy respect for people and the world, preparing children for lifelong learning and active participation in society.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Caitriona Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa has 149 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 76 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona 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.
Does Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa teach through Irish?
Scoil Náisiúnta Caitriona Naofa is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.