Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 86 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18154D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Patrick’s Infants National School is a co‑educational infant school in Gardiner’s Hill, Cork, catering for children aged 4‑7 years. The school follows a child‑centred, holistic approach that nurtures social, academic, moral, spiritual, physical, aesthetic and emotional development. Small class sizes and highly qualified, specialised staff enable personalised learning, while the curriculum is enriched with Discovery Primary Science and Maths programmes, interactive whiteboards and iPads to support modern, inquiry‑based teaching. The campus boasts attractive outdoor learning spaces that have earned Green Flag Awards, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental education and wellbeing. Facilities are designed to be inclusive, with three dedicated special classes for Junior and Senior Infants with autism, supported by eligibility letters from the NCSE. The school also promotes a family‑friendly atmosphere, encouraging parental involvement and community partnership to enhance each child’s lifelong learning journey.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig 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 Padraig 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 Padraig Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa has 86 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 52 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig 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 Padraig Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.