Scoil Oilibheir Naofa
Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 225 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 102 girls, 123 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17652O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa is a Catholic primary school situated in Kilcloon, dedicated to providing a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing each pupil’s full educational potential while promoting equality of opportunity regardless of race, religious affiliation, social status, ability or family circumstances. A strong partnership between teachers and parents underpins the learning process, with open communication and co‑operation regarded as essential to the children’s wellbeing. The curriculum is delivered within a structured routine that begins at 9.20 am and includes clearly defined break times, a healthy eating policy and a nut‑free environment. Uniform requirements reinforce a sense of community, and the school’s health and safety procedures, including policies on illness, allergies and accident care, ensure a safe setting for all pupils. Facilities support interactive learning, with the use of iPads in mixed‑age activities and a focus on inclusive practices for children with special educational needs. The school also promotes environmental stewardship through its Green Schools policy, aiming for a 5th Green Flag for biodiversity.
Applying to Scoil Oilibheir 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
View Scoil Oilibheir Naofa's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Oilibheir Naofa. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Oilibheir Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Oilibheir Naofa?
Scoil Oilibheir Naofa has 225 pupils enrolled, 102 girls and 123 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Oilibheir 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 Oilibheir Naofa?
Scoil Oilibheir Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.