Scoil Naomh Colmcille
Donaghmede, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 217 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 85 girls, 132 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19611K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Colmcille (Scoil Cholmcille SNS) is a primary school situated on Newbrook Road in Donaghmede, Dublin 13. The school provides a vibrant, community‑focused environment where pupils engage in a broad curriculum that balances academic learning with creative and practical activities. Emphasis is placed on showcasing children’s work through regular updates on the website, allowing families to stay informed about classroom projects, festive celebrations and school‑wide initiatives. The school caters for a range of learning needs, offering dedicated classes for children with specific learning difficulties (SLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This inclusive approach is reinforced by a Creative School Committee, reflecting the school’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation across all year groups. Facilities support both traditional and modern teaching methods, with spaces designed for collaborative work, technology‑enhanced learning and extracurricular pursuits such as frisbee classes and other in‑school programmes. Parents are kept up‑to‑date via a dedicated Parents Area, which provides access to useful resources, policy documents and information on courses of interest. Regular newsletters, news items and an events calendar ensure transparent communication, while the school’s selection as a Creative School highlights its reputation for encouraging imaginative thinking and a supportive learning community.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Colmcille
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 Naomh Colmcille. 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 Naomh Colmcille
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Colmcille?
Scoil Naomh Colmcille has 217 pupils enrolled, 85 girls and 132 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Colmcille a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Colmcille 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 Naomh Colmcille?
Scoil Naomh Colmcille has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.