Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa
Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 123 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 61 girls, 62 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16924Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa is a co‑educational Catholic primary school set in the picturesque Glendalough valley near Laragh, County Wicklow. The school provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning, respect for others and an appreciation of the natural world. Its educational philosophy is child‑centred, aiming to nurture each pupil intellectually, morally, spiritually, socially, physically and culturally, while fostering inquiry, critical thinking and a sense of responsibility to the local and global environment. Recent investment has seen the construction of a new two‑storey extension that enhances the learning facilities. The ground floor houses a purpose‑built autism classroom with an adjoining outdoor space, creating a supportive setting for neurodiverse learners. The first floor adds an extra classroom and a dedicated Special Education Teaching (SET) room, expanding provision for all students. Although the school hall is temporarily unavailable during works, the wider community remains engaged through a strong partnership of staff, support assistants and parents, all committed to high‑quality education.
History
The original school building was erected in 1934 with just two rooms, now serving as the staff room and principal’s office. The first extension in 1995 added two classrooms, followed by a 2006 extension that introduced two more classrooms and the school hall. An infant classroom was added in 2012, and subsequently an autism classroom, a new main entrance and a secretary’s office were incorporated.
Applying to Scoil Chaoimhín 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 Chaoimhín 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 Chaoimhín 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 Chaoimhín Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa?
Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa has 123 pupils enrolled, 61 girls and 62 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chaoimhín 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 Chaoimhín Naofa?
Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.