Scoil Micheal Naofa
Castlerea, Roscommon
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 87 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 24 girls, 63 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19789F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Michaels School provides a specialised, inclusive learning environment for children with autism and moderate to severe learning difficulties, operating across both primary and secondary levels. Guided by the motto “Together We Grow”, the school adopts a holistic educational approach that blends the national curriculum with tailored interventions, ensuring each pupil can progress academically, socially and emotionally. A team of experienced staff, including specialised subject teachers and a dedicated school nurse, delivers personalised support while maintaining high standards of health and wellbeing. The campus is equipped with purpose‑built facilities designed to meet diverse sensory and learning needs, complemented by a range of enrichment programmes such as STEM projects, Green Schools initiatives, Irish Aid collaborations and Art & Drama awards. Practical services enhance the school experience: dual enrolment options, door‑to‑door transport, and hot lunches are provided to create a seamless, supportive routine for families. Together, these elements foster a nurturing community where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Applying to Scoil Micheal 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 Micheal 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 Micheal Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Micheal Naofa?
Scoil Micheal Naofa has 87 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 63 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Micheal Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Micheal 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 Micheal Naofa?
Scoil Micheal Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.