Scoil Eimhin Naofa
Monasterevin, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 377 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 297 girls, 80 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15769C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Eimhin Naofa is a co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Monasterevin, County Kildare, serving a vibrant community of approximately 385 pupils. The school operates under a strong Catholic ethos rooted in the tradition of the Mercy Sisters, while welcoming children from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Education is delivered in a child‑centred environment that nurtures spiritual, intellectual, emotional, creative and physical development, guided by the example of Jesus Christ and a commitment to respect, self‑esteem and cooperation. The school is undergoing a major transformation with a new 24‑classroom campus that includes dedicated Special Autism Classes. Phase 1 of the development opened in February 2024, providing modern classrooms, specialist support spaces and upgraded office facilities, while Phase 2 is slated for completion by early 2026. This expansion will accommodate the forthcoming amalgamation with the neighbouring St Peter’s National School, creating a single, larger primary school for the town. The school’s vision emphasises high professional standards, partnership with parents and the wider community, and special care for the less privileged and those at risk.
History
Scoil Eimhin Naofa has recently revitalised its website and embarked on a multi‑million‑euro construction project to replace its former premises. Phase 1 of the new school opened in February 2024, after which the old building was demolished and Phase 2 commenced. The school plans to complete the new facilities by the end of 2025 or early 2026, at which point it will amalgamate with the nearby St Peter’s National School, uniting two long‑standing local traditions into a single primary education entity.
Applying to Scoil Eimhin 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 Eimhin 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 Eimhin Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Eimhin Naofa?
Scoil Eimhin Naofa has 377 pupils enrolled, 297 girls and 80 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Eimhin Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Eimhin 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 Eimhin Naofa?
Scoil Eimhin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.