Scoil Phadraig Naofa
Kilcurry, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 206 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 84 girls, 122 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18186Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Phádraig Naofa, Kilcurry is a national primary school operating under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh. It serves children from the parish of Faughart and follows the revised (1999) primary school curriculum, aiming to provide a balanced and contemporary education. The school places a strong emphasis on recognising each child’s individuality, nurturing their personality, intelligence and potential for development across a wide range of dimensions. The ethos of the school is holistic, seeking to develop pupils spiritually, morally, cognitively, emotionally, imaginatively, aesthetically, socially and physically. By integrating these aspects into daily learning, the school strives to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive. The commitment to a Catholic ethos is woven throughout the curriculum, fostering a sense of community, respect and shared values among students and families. Facilities and resources are geared towards supporting this comprehensive approach, with dedicated spaces for classroom learning, play and creative activities. The school also maintains up‑to‑date policies and a calendar of events to ensure a well‑structured and transparent educational experience for all stakeholders.
Applying to Scoil Phadraig 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 Phadraig 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 Phadraig Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Phadraig Naofa?
Scoil Phadraig Naofa has 206 pupils enrolled, 84 girls and 122 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Phadraig Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Phadraig 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 Phadraig Naofa?
Scoil Phadraig Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.