Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood
Hollywood, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 126 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 63 girls, 63 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18054W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the scenic hills of County Wicklow, just off the N81 at Hollywood Cross. The school’s ethos centres on a supportive, Christian‑based environment where prayer forms part of the daily routine and pupils are prepared for the sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. A strong emphasis is placed on the full and harmonious development of each child – academically, socially, spiritually and environmentally – fostering self‑esteem, respect for diversity and a caring attitude towards the community and the natural world. The campus comprises six modern classrooms, a multipurpose hall, a dedicated computer room and resource rooms, together with a purpose‑built sensory corridor that supports inclusive learning. Outdoor facilities include mature horse‑chestnut trees, a wild‑flower garden, a vegetable plot and a herbaceous border, all maintained by the pupils as part of their environmental education. A wide range of extracurricular activities – from sports such as GAA and cross‑country to music, drama and engineering weeks – enriches the curriculum and encourages creativity, teamwork and physical wellbeing.
History
The school opened in 1955 as a two‑teacher national school, replacing an earlier hall‑based schoolhouse and featuring state‑of‑the‑art electric lighting, heating and flushing toilets for its time. An extension in 1982 increased the number of classrooms to four. In 2005 extensive building works added two further classrooms, a multipurpose hall, a computer room and additional resource rooms, bringing the total to six. A further extension completed in 2013 provided two more classrooms, including an upstairs classroom, designed to complement the original 1955 architecture while meeting modern environmental standards. Over the years the school grounds have been enhanced with indigenous trees, a wild‑flower garden, a vegetable plot and a herbaceous border, supporting hands‑on learning and biodiversity.
Applying to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood
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 Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood. 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 Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood
How many pupils attend Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood?
Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood has 126 pupils enrolled, 63 girls and 63 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood 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 Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood?
Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa Hollywood has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.