Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear Naofa
Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 61 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 29 girls, 32 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19492F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Oliver’s National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school located in the village of Ballylongford, County Kerry. The school serves children from junior infants to sixth class and is staffed by a team of qualified teachers, including specialists in autism and special education, supported by administrative and caretaking personnel. Its educational ethos combines academic rigour with a strong emphasis on social and spiritual development, aiming to equip pupils with the knowledge, values and confidence required for adult life. The school’s mission highlights a holistic approach to learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. Inclusivity and collaboration are central, with a safe, supportive environment that encourages respect, responsibility and community engagement. Facilities are designed to support a broad curriculum, providing spaces for classroom learning, specialised support, and extracurricular activities that nurture each child’s potential.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear 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 Oilibhear 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 Oilibhear Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear Naofa has 61 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 32 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear 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 Náisiúnta Oilibhear Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Oilibhear Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.