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S N na Cloiche Moire

PrimaryCatholic

Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Kildare · R93 KP89 · Roll number 14643V

S N na Cloiche Moire is the only one of the primary schools in or within 3 km of Castledermot. Every school in and around Castledermot →

Pupils
20
September, 2025/26
6 girls, 14 boys
Since 2019/20
−5%
from 21 pupils
Ireland: +5%
Ethos
Catholic
Patron: Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin
Language
English
outside the Gaeltacht
Results
Not published
none school by school (Education Act 1998, s.53)
The gist

What stands out about S N na Cloiche Moire

  • A small primary school: 20 pupils, against a typical 131.
  • About as many pupils as in 2019/20 (−5%).
  • Teaches through English, with Irish as a subject.
  • 6 girls and 14 boys: more of one than the other.
  • Its patron is the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin; its ethos is Catholic.
  • Outside Castledermot’s outline, 5.4 km away; listed with Castledermot, the nearest town in its county.

Pupils over time

2015/16 to 2025/26

S N na Cloiche Moire had 20 pupils in 2025/26, against 17 in 2015/16 (+18%). Girls are 30% of them. Its largest roll was 22, in 2020/21. Its roll rose in 6 of the 10 years.

061218242015/162018/192021/222025/26PupilsGirls

Department of Education enrolments at 30 September each year; girls and boys where the lists give them.

No letter

No letter for S N na Cloiche Moire

Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing schools by them, so this school has no letter and nothing here ranks it. Its facts are the Department of Education’s; its inspection reports are linked below.

What the Department of Education does publish for S N na Cloiche Moire is on this page: its pupils each September since 2015/16, girls and boys, its patron and ethos, whether it teaches through Irish, whether it is in DEIS, and its inspection reports.

Newspapers print lists of how many of a school’s leavers go on to college. Those count destinations, not exam results, and depend on who a school takes in; we don’t use them.

Inspections

Inspection reports on S N na Cloiche Moire

The Department of Education’s Inspectorate visits schools and publishes its reports. The reports describe what inspectors saw; they give no overall grade, and we don’t make one. Reports for this school on gov.ie ↗

Inspectors visit every kind of school. Whole-school evaluations look at teaching and learning, leadership and management; subject inspections look at one subject; follow-through inspections check whether earlier advice was taken. Each report is published on gov.ie with the school’s response.

Getting in

Getting a place at S N na Cloiche Moire

Every school admits under its own published admission policy; no admissions numbers are published.

Families apply to S N na Cloiche Moire directly. Children can start once they are four and must be in school by six; the school’s yearly admission notice gives the dates for applying and for its decisions.

A school with more applicants than places admits on the criteria in its admission policy, often brothers and sisters, the area it serves and, for post-primary schools, its feeder primaries. A family refused a place can appeal.

Pupils
20
September, 2025/26
Since 2019/20
−5%
from 21 pupils

No figures on applications are published, but the roll shows demand: S N na Cloiche Moire is about the size it was in 2019/20 (−5%). All the schools around Castledermot together changed by −12%.

Pupils since 2019/20

S N na Cloiche Moire−5%
The primary schools around Castledermot−6%
All Irish primary schools−5%

Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018; Department of Education enrolments 2019/20 and 2025/26 (preliminary).

Side by side with the nearest primary schools

2025/26

The nearest schools of the same kind, as the crow flies: their pupils, ethos and language. No results: none are published.

Each of the 6 nearest primary schools has more pupils than S N na Cloiche Moire. Since 2019/20 its roll has changed by −5%; 3 of the 6 grew faster.

S N na Cloiche Moire20
Scoil Naomh Iosaf393
Stratford Lodge67
St Patricks207
S.N. Fiontain Naofa41
Scoil Diarmada344
Scoil Nais Bhride190
SchoolPupilsSince 2019/20EthosLanguageDEISAway
S N na Cloiche Moire20−5%CatholicEnglish
Scoil Naomh Iosaf393+12%CatholicEnglish4.8 km
Stratford Lodge N.S.67−11%Church of IrelandEnglish4.9 km
St Patricks N.S.207−2%CatholicEnglish✓5 km
S.N. Fiontain Naofa41+58%CatholicEnglish5.4 km
Scoil Diarmada344−6%CatholicEnglish6.2 km
Scoil Nais Bhride190−15%CatholicEnglish7.9 km
The other 99 primary schools in Co. Kildare
SchoolPupilsSince 2019/20EthosLanguageDEISAway
S.N. Colmcill Naofa129+0%CatholicEnglish8.6 km
S.N. Cill Cae49−8%CatholicEnglish11 km
S.N. Naomh Lorcain34−36%CatholicEnglish11 km
St Laurences N.S.259−11%CatholicEnglish13 km
Ballyroe Central N.S.18−31%CatholicEnglish✓14 km
S.N. Ide139−26%CatholicEnglish✓17 km
Scoil Mhichil Naofa496−20%CatholicEnglish✓18 km
Scoil Phadraig Naofa592−5%CatholicEnglish✓19 km
Athy Model School90−7%Church of IrelandEnglish19 km
Gaelscoil Átha Í151−23%Inter-denominationalAll in Irish✓19 km
S.N. Naomh Ioseph51−12%CatholicEnglish20 km
Ballyshannon N.S.115−10%CatholicEnglish21 km
Churchtown N.S.55−38%CatholicEnglish23 km
S.N. Bride55−15%CatholicEnglish✓24 km
Kilberry N.S.84−13%CatholicEnglish✓24 km
Brannoxtown Community N.S.83+295%Multi-denominationalEnglish24 km
St Brigids N.S.167−5%CatholicEnglish25 km
Scoil Bhríde183−15%CatholicEnglish25 km
St Brigids N.S.598−13%CatholicEnglish25 km
S.N. Mhuire216+13%CatholicEnglish27 km
Scoil Bride304−4%CatholicEnglish27 km
St. Catherine of Sienna151–CatholicSome subjects in Irish✓27 km
S.N. Cill Daingin207−8%CatholicEnglish28 km
Gaelscoil Chill Dara288−24%CatholicAll in Irish28 km
Newbridge Educate Together NS406+2%Multi-denominationalEnglish28 km
Ursaille Naofa236−7%CatholicEnglish30 km
St Brigid's Kildare Town Primary School1,025+2%CatholicEnglish✓30 km
Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha215+45%Multi-denominationalAll in Irish30 km
Kildare Town Educate Together NS417+0%Multi-denominationalEnglish30 km
Scoil Mhuire389−8%CatholicEnglish✓30 km
Ballymany Junior N.S.333−12%CatholicEnglish✓30 km
St Patricks N.S.187−7%Church of IrelandEnglish✓31 km
Scoil Chonnla Phadraig306−11%CatholicEnglish31 km
St Conleths and Marys N.S.345−8%CatholicEnglish31 km
S.N. Connlaodh Naofa N285−25%CatholicEnglish31 km
Scoil na Naomh Uilig589−6%CatholicEnglish32 km
Killashee Multi-Denominational N.S.224−7%Multi-denominationalEnglish32 km
St Davids N.S.98+5%Church of IrelandEnglish33 km
Gaelscoil Nas na Riogh385−8%Inter-denominationalAll in Irish33 km
Monasterevan Convent377+5%CatholicEnglish33 km
St. John's National School45+2%Church of IrelandEnglish33 km
S.N. Bride101−31%CatholicEnglish34 km
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar239−0%CatholicEnglish34 km
S.N. Brighde229+8%CatholicEnglish34 km
Naas Community National School364+44%Multi-denominationalEnglish34 km
An Linbh Iosa401−13%CatholicEnglish35 km
Scoil Chorbain460−11%CatholicEnglish35 km
S.N. Rath Mor308+9%CatholicEnglish36 km
Mercy Convent Primary School607+9%CatholicEnglish36 km
Scoil Bríd612−8%CatholicEnglish37 km
Caragh N.S.455−8%CatholicEnglish37 km
Almhaine N.S.184−18%CatholicEnglish38 km
St Laurences National School646−6%CatholicEnglish39 km
Scoil Bhride N.S.286−3%CatholicEnglish39 km
Rathangan B N.S.308+7%CatholicEnglish39 km
S.N. Brighde744+12%CatholicEnglish40 km
S.N. Baile Roibeaird173−16%CatholicEnglish40 km
Hewetsons N.S.89+2%Church of IrelandEnglish42 km
Prosperous N.S.493−7%CatholicEnglish42 km
Scoil Mhuire Allenwood National School263+2%CatholicEnglish43 km
St Patricks BNS488−7%CatholicEnglish43 km
Scoil Naisiunta Bhride480−8%CatholicEnglish43 km
S.N. Coill Dubh182+8%CatholicEnglish43 km
St Annes National School329−1%CatholicEnglish45 km
S.N. Oilibhear Plunglead88−10%CatholicEnglish✓46 km
Straffan N.S.401+7%CatholicEnglish46 km
S.N. Nmh Mhuire105+12%CatholicEnglish47 km
S.N. Brighde60−5%CatholicEnglish✓47 km
S.N. Cianog Naofa90−10%CatholicEnglish48 km
Rathcoffey N.S.215−4%CatholicEnglish48 km
North Kildare Educate Together NS432+14%Multi-denominationalEnglish49 km
Scoil Naomh Padraig374−10%CatholicEnglish50 km
St Conleths N.S.278−9%CatholicEnglish✓50 km
Primrose Hill N.S.109−4%Church of IrelandEnglish50 km
Scoil na Mainistreach455+8%CatholicEnglish50 km
Scoil Naomh Brid235−43%CatholicEnglish50 km
Aghards N.S.660−5%CatholicEnglish51 km
S.N. Tir Mochain100−17%CatholicEnglish52 km
Scoil Ui Fhiaich459−2%CatholicAll in Irish53 km
Maynooth Educate Together National School415+46%Multi-denominationalEnglish53 km
Leixlip Educate Together National School207–Multi-denominationalEnglish54 km
Scoil Eoin Phoil264−19%CatholicEnglish54 km
Scoil Bhride295−5%CatholicEnglish54 km
Scoil Mhuire289−6%CatholicEnglish54 km
S.N. Scoil Treasa100−12%CatholicEnglish54 km
Scoil C.ui Dhalaigh376−11%CatholicAll in Irish54 km
Maynooth B N.S.595+4%CatholicEnglish54 km
Presentation Girls Primary School621+0%CatholicEnglish54 km
Newtown N.S.110+20%CatholicEnglish54 km
San Carlo Senior N.S.301+13%CatholicEnglish55 km
San Carlo Junior N.S.265−0%CatholicEnglish55 km
St Josephs N.S.423+5%CatholicEnglish55 km
Scoil Uí Riada484−7%CatholicAll in Irish55 km
Gaelscoil Ruairí173–Multi-denominationalAll in Irish55 km
Scoil Chóca Naofa467+18%CatholicEnglish55 km
St Patricks N.S.87−30%CatholicEnglish56 km
S.N. Baile Mhic Adaim85+18%CatholicEnglish56 km
S.N. Cloch Rinnce137−11%CatholicEnglish57 km
S N na Maighdine Mhuire60−10%CatholicEnglish59 km
Living nearby

Living in Castledermot

The town’s figures, not this street’s.

Median sale price
€270,000
54 sales, 2023–25, Property Price Register
Average rent
€1,701
a month, new tenancies in 2025 across Co. Kildare

Homes in the R14 Eircode area

Housing in Castledermot →

The median sale price rose from €229,000 in 2023 to €345,000 in 2025 (+51%).

2023€229,000
2024€250,000
2025€345,000

New against second-hand, 2023 to 2025

New homes€366,000
Second-hand homes€249,800

Property Price Register sales in the R14 Eircode routing area, 2023 to 2025.

New tenancies in Co. Kildare averaged €1,701 a month in 2025, against €1,154 in 2024 (+0%).

2024€1,154
2025€1,701

Residential Tenancies Board rent index, new tenancies, 2024 and 2025.

near Castledermot, R93 KP89

Nearby

Primary schools near S N na Cloiche Moire

Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.

Questions about S N na Cloiche Moire

Is S N na Cloiche Moire a good school?

We don’t grade it: Ireland publishes no exam results school by school, and section 53 of the Education Act 1998 restricts comparing them. Its inspection reports on gov.ie, a visit and a talk with the principal will tell you more than any table could.

How many pupils does S N na Cloiche Moire have?

20 pupils in 2025/26. That is −5% since 2019/20.

Does S N na Cloiche Moire teach through Irish?

No: S N na Cloiche Moire teaches in English, with Irish as a subject.

Who runs S N na Cloiche Moire?

S N na Cloiche Moire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.

How do pupils get a place at S N na Cloiche Moire?

Apply to the school directly. It publishes an admission policy and a yearly admission notice with its dates; if more children apply than it has places, it admits on the criteria in its policy.

Which schools of the same kind are near S N na Cloiche Moire?

The nearest are Scoil Naomh Iosaf (4.8 km), Stratford Lodge N.S. (4.9 km) and St Patricks N.S. (5 km).

Sources: Department of Education, school lists 2025/26 (preliminary) and enrolments since 2015/16, CC BY 4.0 · inspection reports on gov.ie, linked by roll number. Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

Facts from the Department of Education’s school lists. Listed with Castledermot; nothing here rates the school.

Contains Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, Census 2022, and Tailte Éireann boundaries (CSO Urban Areas, Small Areas, local electoral areas, constituencies), under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).