Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille
Westport, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 206 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 85 girls, 121 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13145A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
The Quay School, officially St Colmcille’s National School, is a welcoming and inclusive primary community situated in Westport, County Mayo. Rooted in Christian values, the school prioritises a caring, supportive environment where every child’s worth is recognised and nurtured. Its ethos emphasises citizenship, cultural heritage and partnership with the wider community, fostering a strong “pride of place” among pupils and families. The school delivers a broad, play‑based curriculum complemented by a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities. Pupils benefit from team sports such as Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, rugby and basketball, as well as athletics, cross‑country and swimming sessions at Westport Leisure Park. Creative pursuits include a school choir, participation in local quizzes, art competitions and regular field trips and school tours that link learning to the local heritage. A high‑speed broadband upgrade under the national Schools Broadband Programme enhances digital learning, while the on‑site Early Childhood Care and Education, breakfast and after‑school programmes provide a safe, stimulating setting from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille
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 Naomh Colm Cille. 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 Naomh Colm Cille
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille has 206 pupils enrolled, 85 girls and 121 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Colm Cille has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.