Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar
Kildare
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 239 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16707I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque town of Monasterevin, County Kildare. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, the school aims to create a happy, caring and inclusive environment where pupils can engage fully in teaching and learning. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered across the core subjects and a strong emphasis is placed on developing fundamental movement skills through a two‑year Physical Education plan. The school provides dedicated support for children with special educational needs, with a coordinated SEN team and a range of inclusion strategies to ensure every child can reach their full potential. The school is preparing for a major transition with the construction of a new, purpose‑built facility that will bring together the two local primary schools into a single, modern campus in September 2026. Phase one of the new building is already in use, offering contemporary classrooms and enhanced learning spaces. Daily routines run from 8:55 am to 2:35 pm and the school maintains a strong partnership with parents through an active Parents Council and regular communication of news, events and policies.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar
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 Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar. 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 Naomh Pheadar
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar has 239 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar 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 Naomh Pheadar?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Pheadar has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.