Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 518 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 285 girls, 233 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68121S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa is a voluntary secondary school under the trusteeship of CEIST, serving the east Limerick and west Tipperary communities. The school’s mission is to provide an inclusive education that enables every student to reach their full potential, promoting wellbeing in a respectful, safe and caring environment that values the dignity of each individual. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with programmes such as the Fuse Anti‑Bullying initiative, SPHE and RSE, and a comprehensive pastoral care system that supports mental and physical health. The college benefits from modern facilities and a wide range of resources accessible through its online portal, including exam timetables, study resources, supervised study sessions and a virtual tour for prospective first‑year students. Academic support is reinforced by up‑to‑date booklists, uniform guidelines and a well‑structured school calendar. Extra‑curricular life is vibrant, with regular events, sports achievements and a vibrant students’ voice platform, all contributing to a well‑rounded educational experience.
History
Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa was created on 1 September 2013 through the amalgamation of St. Joseph’s Secondary School (Convent of Mercy), St. Fintan’s (CBS) and St. Michael’s College (Limerick VEC). It operates as a voluntary secondary school under the CEIST trusteeship, serving the east Limerick and west Tipperary catchment area.
Applying to Scoil na Tríonóide 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil na Tríonóide 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 na Tríonóide Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa?
Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa has 518 pupils enrolled, 285 girls and 233 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil na Tríonóide 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 na Tríonóide Naofa?
Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.