Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa
Coill Dubh, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 90 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 46 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12998C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coill Dubh National School is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in Naas, County Kildare. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to the senior classes, fostering a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individual talents, needs and personality are respected. The school’s ethos centres on partnership with families and the wider community, aiming to develop the full potential of every child through a balanced curriculum that blends academic learning with social and moral development. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Pupils are encouraged to respect one another, to feel secure in their surroundings and to enjoy learning in a happy, supportive setting. Facilities support a broad range of activities, from classroom‑based instruction to extracurricular programmes, ensuring that students experience a well‑rounded education that prepares them for future academic and personal success. Coill Dubh National School also offers clear information on enrolment procedures, school policies and essential services, making it straightforward for families to navigate the admission process and access the resources needed for day‑to‑day school life.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog 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 Náisiúnta Cianog 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 Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa has 90 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 46 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog 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 Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cianog Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.