Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa
Roscrea, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 299 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 147 girls, 152 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18345K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Iosef Naofa is a Roman Catholic national primary school situated in the village of Corville, Roscrea, County Tipperary. The school’s ethos places every child at the centre of learning, valuing individuality and fostering self‑esteem within a caring, inclusive community. A strong partnership between home and school underpins the educational experience, encouraging parents to be actively involved in their children’s progress and the wider life of the school. The curriculum is delivered through a holistic approach that balances academic rigour with spiritual, moral, cultural and physical development. Teaching is guided by a “triangle” vision linking families, pupils and the school’s planning, ensuring that aspirations are shared and resources coordinated. Scoil Iosef Naofa offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, green‑school initiatives, literacy programmes and a healthy eating plan, supporting pupils to explore talents and maintain wellbeing. The school’s active‑school ethos promotes regular fitness opportunities, while its commitment to environmental awareness and community engagement prepares learners for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef 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
View Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef 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 Iosef 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 Iosef Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa has 299 pupils enrolled, 147 girls and 152 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Iosef Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.