Scoil Mhuire Naofa
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 396 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 156 girls, 240 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18000W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire Naofa is a co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Carrigtwohill, County Cork, serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school prides itself on creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full academic, social and emotional potential. A modern, purpose‑built campus on Station Road, opened in December 2023, provides a wealth of contemporary facilities including a dedicated library, a Reading Garden for quiet study, specialist classrooms for French and Gaeilge, and well‑equipped spaces for art, music and physical education. The curriculum is designed to be both challenging and engaging, blending traditional subjects with creative and experiential learning. Highlights include regular maths and science weeks, French language immersion, and a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities such as bowling trips, Halloween celebrations and community‑linked projects. The school’s ethos is rooted in a Christian tradition under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne, while actively welcoming pupils of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, fostering a multicultural community that values respect, responsibility and a lifelong love of learning.
History
Scoil Mhuire Naofa opened its doors in 1956 and has nearly 70 years of experience providing quality education in Carrigtwohill. The school operates under a Christian ethos with the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cloyne, yet embraces a multicultural pupil cohort. Junior Infants were introduced in September 2017. In December 2023 the school relocated from its Main Street premises to a brand‑new modern building on Station Road, offering enhanced facilities to prepare children for the modern world.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire 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 Mhuire 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 Mhuire Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Naofa?
Scoil Mhuire Naofa has 396 pupils enrolled, 156 girls and 240 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire 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 Mhuire Naofa?
Scoil Mhuire Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.