Collon National School
Collon, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 190 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 94 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14578N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Collon National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on School Lane in the picturesque village of Collon, County Louth. As a Catholic‑patroned institution it embraces a welcoming ethos that welcomes children of all faiths, fostering a caring and inclusive community. The school caters for approximately 190 pupils across the full primary range, offering a balanced curriculum that promotes Christian values, personal development and respect for the environment and cultural heritage. The school is well‑equipped for contemporary learning, with interactive whiteboards in every classroom, tablets for younger classes and a fleet of thirty Chromebooks for senior pupils in 5th and 6th class. A strong emphasis is placed on sport and physical wellbeing, providing a wide variety of activities such as swimming, tennis, yoga, basketball, soccer, hurling, camogie and GAA football for both boys and girls. An active Parents’ Association supports extra‑curricular programmes and fundraising initiatives, enhancing the range of opportunities available to students.
Applying to Collon 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Collon 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 Collon National School
How many pupils attend Collon National School?
Collon National School has 190 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 94 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Collon National School a DEIS school?
No. Collon 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 Collon National School?
Collon National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.