Scoil Colmcille Naofa
Knocklyon, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 721 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 348 girls, 373 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19474D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Colmcille Naofa, also known as St. Colmcille’s Junior National School, is a co-educational Catholic primary school on Idrone Avenue in Knocklyon, Dublin 16. The school aims to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment where children can develop their talents. Its curriculum and school life emphasise respect, honesty, courtesy and consideration for others, while respecting cultural and religious diversity. The school works closely with families and its parish community.
Applying to Scoil Colmcille Naofa
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Colmcille Naofa. 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 Colmcille Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Colmcille Naofa?
Scoil Colmcille Naofa has 721 pupils enrolled, 348 girls and 373 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Colmcille Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Colmcille Naofa 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 Colmcille Naofa?
Scoil Colmcille Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.