Scoil Mhichil Naofa
Athy, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 496 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 240 girls, 256 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18288B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhichíl Naofa is a mixed Catholic primary school in Athy, County Kildare, with DEIS status. Enrolment is 496 pupils. The school provides mainstream primary education alongside classes for mild and moderate general learning difficulties and for children on the autistic spectrum. The principles of the Mercy Tradition underpin the daily work of staff. The school welcomes children from all faiths, backgrounds and nationalities. Extra-curricular activities include basketball, soccer, athletics, tag rugby, swimming, choir, coding, chess and a STEM council. The school also operates a student council and a green school programme.
Applying to Scoil Mhichil 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 Mhichil 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 Mhichil Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhichil Naofa?
Scoil Mhichil Naofa has 496 pupils enrolled, 240 girls and 256 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhichil Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhichil 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 Mhichil Naofa?
Scoil Mhichil Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.