Scoil Una Naofa
Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 356 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 168 girls, 188 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20488V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Úna Naofa is a co‑educational vertical primary school catering for children from Early Start (preschool) through Junior Infants to 6th Class. The school operates a junior special class, ‘Sonas’, and an Early Start unit that is one of only forty such units in Ireland approved by the Department of Education & Skills. While the school follows a Catholic ethos, it welcomes pupils of all faiths and none, fostering an inclusive, caring and nurturing environment where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is delivered by a committed team of staff supported by an active Board of Management and a vibrant parent community. Facilities include dedicated classrooms for each year group, specialised spaces for the special class, and resources for early childhood development. The school’s timetable runs from 8.50 am to 1.30 pm for Junior and Senior Infants and until 2.30 pm for 1st‑6th Class, with a brief mid‑morning and midday break, providing a structured yet flexible learning day.
History
Scoil Úna Naofa traces its origins to 1939 when it opened as St Agnes’ Primary School, initially accommodating over 1,000 pupils with class sizes of around 50. Over more than 75 years the school flourished, supporting initiatives such as the St Agnes’ Music Centre (now the CCMA). In 2016 St Agnes’ amalgamated with Scoil Colm, a boys’ school for 1st‑6th Class, resulting in the formation of Scoil Úna Naofa. Under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, the school now serves a diverse community of over 400 children from Early Start through to 6th Class.
Applying to Scoil Una 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 Una 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 Una Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Una Naofa?
Scoil Una Naofa has 356 pupils enrolled, 168 girls and 188 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Una Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Una Naofa is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Una Naofa?
Scoil Una Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.