Scoil Eoin Naofa
Sligo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 289 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 116 girls, 173 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19974A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. John’s National School is a co‑educational primary school that aims to foster mutual respect and cooperation among its pupils, encouraging each child to develop their own unique talents. The school’s ethos centres on a supportive learning environment where academic achievement is balanced with personal growth, and where values such as respect, responsibility and community spirit are woven into everyday classroom practice. The curriculum is enriched with a wide range of extracurricular programmes, including STEM initiatives such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics weeks, as well as dedicated Literacy, Music, Irish language (Seachtain na Gaeilge) and dance activities. Sporting events, annual flag ceremonies, Green Schools projects and anti‑bullying campaigns further enhance pupils’ social and physical development. Facilities support these programmes, offering specialised rooms for science, music and the arts, alongside well‑maintained outdoor play areas.
Applying to Scoil Eoin 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 Eoin 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 Eoin Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Eoin Naofa?
Scoil Eoin Naofa has 289 pupils enrolled, 116 girls and 173 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Eoin Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Eoin 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 Eoin Naofa?
Scoil Eoin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.