Coill Dubh National School
Naas, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 182 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 79 girls, 103 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18096P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coill Dubh National School is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in Coill Dubh, Naas, County Kildare. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin, the school’s ethos is centred on the holistic development of each pupil – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually – fostering a living relationship with God and with one another. The learning environment is described as safe, welcoming and happy, encouraging children to explore their unique talents and personalities while working in partnership with families to achieve each child’s full potential. The school provides a broad curriculum supported by a dedicated team of teachers, learning‑support staff and special‑needs assistants. With provision for mainstream classes, autism classes and a well‑resourced learning support unit, Coill Dubh N.S. caters for a diverse range of needs. Facilities include a school‑run café, access to schoolwear services and a range of extracurricular activities reflected in regular news, events and photo archives. Current enrolment is around 180 pupils, supported by a staff team of approximately 15 educators and support personnel.
Applying to Coill Dubh National School
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 Coill Dubh National School. 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 Coill Dubh National School
How many pupils attend Coill Dubh National School?
Coill Dubh National School has 182 pupils enrolled, 79 girls and 103 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Coill Dubh National School a DEIS school?
No. Coill Dubh National School 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 Coill Dubh National School?
Coill Dubh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.