Coláiste Choilm Swords
Swords, Dublin
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 421 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60383I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Choilm Swords is a co‑educational post‑primary institution situated in the town of Swords, County Dublin. The school provides a broad curriculum that encompasses the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and the Senior Cycle, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. A wide range of optional subjects is available, allowing students to tailor their studies to individual interests and future career pathways. The school also promotes the development of essential study skills and offers dedicated support for exam preparation and classroom‑based assessments. Beyond the classroom, Coláiste Choilm Swords offers a vibrant extracurricular programme. Students can take part in a variety of sports, including basketball, Gaelic football (GAA) and soccer, as well as creative and enterprise activities such as art field trips, enterprise projects and student‑led initiatives through the Student Council and Student Advice services. The school’s facilities support these endeavours, providing specialised spaces for sports, arts and collaborative learning, fostering a well‑rounded educational experience. The institution places a high priority on student welfare and safeguarding, as reflected in its published Child Safeguarding Statement for the 2023/24 academic year. An easy‑payment system is in place to assist families with fee management, and the school adheres to the Education and Training Board’s (ERST) standards, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners.
Applying to Coláiste Choilm Swords
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Coláiste Choilm Swords. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Coláiste Choilm Swords
How many pupils attend Coláiste Choilm Swords?
Coláiste Choilm Swords has 421 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Choilm Swords a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste Choilm Swords 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 Coláiste Choilm Swords?
Coláiste Choilm Swords has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.