Scoil Chormaic
Stephenstown, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 362 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 171 girls, 191 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20269J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Chormaic is a mixed‑gender primary and second‑level school that forms part of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) network. The school delivers the national curriculum as set out by the Department of Education and Skills, with a strong emphasis on inclusive education that enables every pupil to reach their full potential. Learning is supported by extensive use of Technology‑Enhanced Learning tools, providing interactive and modern classroom experiences that prepare students for a digital future. The school benefits from a broad range of extracurricular activities, encouraging participation in sport, music, arts and community projects. Facilities are designed to support both academic and personal development, with well‑equipped classrooms, specialist rooms for science and technology, and safe, accessible outdoor spaces. As a member of the DDLETB family, Scoil Chormaic also draws on the board’s professional development programmes and peer support, ensuring that teaching practice remains current and of high quality.
Applying to Scoil Chormaic
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 Chormaic. 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 Chormaic
How many pupils attend Scoil Chormaic?
Scoil Chormaic has 362 pupils enrolled, 171 girls and 191 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chormaic a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chormaic 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 Chormaic?
Scoil Chormaic has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.