Scoil Iosaef Naofa
Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 261 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 1 girls, 260 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15718I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Iosaef Naofa is an all‑boys Catholic primary school situated in the historic town of Cobh, County Cork. The school delivers education within the Presentation faith tradition, emphasising a holistic approach that nurtures each pupil academically, emotionally and spiritually. Central to its ethos are the values of charity, respect, truth and justice, which are woven into the curriculum and everyday life to foster well‑rounded individuals. The school provides a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Classroom policies are designed to promote academic progress and well‑being, and the school actively communicates updates, events and achievements through its news and policy sections. Facilities are positioned on Bishop Street, Kilgarvan, offering easy access for families in the local community. Enrolment for the September 2026 intake opens on 1 October 2025, with applications due by 7 January 2026. Prospective families can obtain enrolment forms online or from the school office, and are required to submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate alongside the application. The school’s contact details, including telephone and email, are readily available for enquiries.
Applying to Scoil Iosaef 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Iosaef 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 Iosaef Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Iosaef Naofa?
Scoil Iosaef Naofa has 261 pupils enrolled, 1 girls and 260 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Iosaef Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Iosaef 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 Iosaef Naofa?
Scoil Iosaef Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.