Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B
Ballincollig, Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 352 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17754W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Eoin is a vibrant primary school in Ballincollig that welcomes around 460 pupils. The school’s ethos centres on enabling every child to reach their full potential through creative and critical thinking, effective communication and cooperative learning. A strong emphasis is placed on continuous learning, with the Aistear Programme integrating play‑based discovery as a core element of each child’s development. The school prides itself on a modern, well‑equipped playground that supports both physical activity and outdoor learning. Environmental stewardship is a hallmark of the community, highlighted by Scoil Eoin’s achievement of a 20/20 Vision Green Flag and its ongoing pursuit of a ninth Green Flag for waste reduction and sustainability. A collaborative partnership between parents and staff underpins a caring, safe environment where each child’s individual talents are nurtured and their wellbeing is the foremost priority.
History
Scoil Eoin was founded in 1862 as the first primary school in Ballincollig. Since its establishment, the school has grown to accommodate 460 pupils and has maintained a long tradition of providing high‑quality educational practice and opportunity for boys in the area.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Eoin B
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B has 352 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B 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 Eoin B?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin B has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.