Scoil Chronain
Ráth Cúil, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 354 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 157 girls, 197 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19503H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Chrónáin is an all‑Irish, co‑educational primary school situated in Rathcoole Village, directly opposite Tesco. Operating under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, the school delivers a Catholic ethos that underpins its curriculum and community life. The school caters for children from Naíonáin Shóisearacha (early years) through to Rang a Sé (sixth class), with sixteen classes and a roll of approximately 421 pupils. Teaching is delivered entirely through Irish from the first day, with English introduced only in the second term of the larger Naíonáin, ensuring full immersion in the language. The school’s educational philosophy promotes the holistic development of each pupil – intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual – and encourages a living relationship with God and with others. Facilities support a broad, balanced programme of learning and play. Dedicated special‑needs assistants, learning‑support and resource teachers provide inclusive support for pupils with additional requirements. The school grounds include a well‑maintained garden used by senior classes, an art studio, and spaces for Gaelic games and other sports. Recent initiatives such as the Beebots robotics sessions and a vibrant art programme demonstrate a commitment to contemporary, experiential learning while preserving traditional Irish cultural activities such as music, song, dance and drama.
Applying to Scoil Chronain
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 Chronain. 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 Chronain
How many pupils attend Scoil Chronain?
Scoil Chronain has 354 pupils enrolled, 157 girls and 197 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chronain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chronain 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.
Does Scoil Chronain teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Chronain teaches all subjects through Irish.