Scoil Choilm Community National School
Clonsilla, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 698 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 334 girls, 364 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20241K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Choilm Community National School is a multi‑belief primary school that welcomes pupils of all religions, cultures and none. The school’s ethos is built on inclusion, equality and partnership, placing the child at the centre of the learning process. A caring, happy and secure atmosphere is fostered through strong links between home and school, encouraging co‑operation among parents, teachers and pupils to support each child’s intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. The campus, situated on Porterstown Road, comprises modern, attractive buildings and a range of excellent facilities. In 2013 the school expanded with a second phase that added two dedicated Special Needs Units, one attached to each building, and a state‑of‑the‑art GP Hall for physical education and assemblies. These resources enable the school to provide a broad, child‑centred curriculum while promoting good manners, courtesy and respect for diversity.
History
Scoil Choilm CNS was established in September 2007 to address a shortage of school places in the Porterstown area. Its patron is the Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board, reflecting a community‑national school model that recognises and celebrates all religious beliefs, values and cultures. The school moved to its permanent location on Porterstown Road in 2008. In September 2013 Phase Two was completed, adding two Special Needs Units and a modern GP Hall, further enhancing the school’s facilities and inclusive ethos.
Applying to Scoil Choilm Community 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Choilm Community 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 Scoil Choilm Community National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Choilm Community National School?
Scoil Choilm Community National School has 698 pupils enrolled, 334 girls and 364 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Choilm Community National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Choilm Community National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Choilm Community National School?
Scoil Choilm Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.