Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic Naofa
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 214 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 83 girls, 131 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17784I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Padraic Naofa (St Patrick’s Primary School) is a mixed, co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Galway City on Lombard Street. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, including dedicated Junior and Senior ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classes. The school currently serves approximately 231 pupils aged 4‑12 across 11 classrooms, fostering a vibrant, inclusive and multicultural community that welcomes children of all creeds, religions and backgrounds. The school’s ethos centres on the happiness and well‑being of each child, offering a safe, caring environment where pupils can reach their full potential. A holistic approach underpins the curriculum, combining academic learning with a wide range of clubs, sports and extra‑curricular activities designed to nurture individual talents and interests. Experienced, nurturing staff work to create a warm atmosphere that supports both personal and academic development. Facilities include dedicated classroom spaces, specialised ASD resources, and areas for recreational and creative pursuits. The school places strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parental engagement and providing regular newsletters and updates to keep families informed about school life and events.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic 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 Náisiúnta Padraic 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 Padraic Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic Naofa has 214 pupils enrolled, 83 girls and 131 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic 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 Padraic Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Padraic Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.