Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin
Laois
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 374 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 186 girls, 188 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18641O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Eoin is a co-educational Catholic primary school in Killenard, Co. Laois, with an enrolment of 374 pupils. The school participates in the Active School Flag, Green School Flag, and Amber Flag programmes. A sensory room, named the Zen Den by pupils, is available for children with additional needs. The school has an astroturf pitch, which was officially opened in 2022. Lego Spike kits, funded through the EU NRRP Digital Divide Funding, support the development of coding and STEM skills from 3rd class upwards. The school states its mission as providing a child-centred Catholic education where respect for the worth of every individual is a central value. Seachtain na Gaeilge is marked with events including a fashion show, céilí, treasure hunt, and quiz. Pupils have competed in FAI soccer blitzes and Cumann na mBunscol camogie finals.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin
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 Naomh Eoin. 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 Naomh Eoin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin has 374 pupils enrolled, 186 girls and 188 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin 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 Naomh Eoin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.