How many pupils go to Scoil na gCoillini?

Scoil na gCoillini has 97 pupils: 56 boys and 41 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na gCoillini a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil na gCoillini takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil na gCoillini?

Scoil na gCoillini has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil na gCoillini teach through Irish?

No. Scoil na gCoillini teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil na gCoillini a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na gCoillini is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na gCoillini's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na gCoillini's roll number, 02912G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na gCoillini?

The closest is Scoil Naisiunta Thola. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil na gCoillini

Swinford, Co. Mayo

97 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil na gCoillini is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 TW53). Deborah Convey is the principal of Scoil na gCoillini, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 97
Boys and girls: Mixed · 56 boys, 41 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 02912G

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil na gCoillini?: Scoil na gCoillini is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 TW53).
Who is the principal of Scoil na gCoillini?: Deborah Convey is the principal of Scoil na gCoillini, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na gCoillini?: Scoil na gCoillini has 97 pupils: 56 boys and 41 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na gCoillini a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil na gCoillini takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil na gCoillini?: Scoil na gCoillini has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na gCoillini teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na gCoillini teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na gCoillini a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na gCoillini is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na gCoillini's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na gCoillini's roll number, 02912G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na gCoillini?: The closest is Scoil Naisiunta Thola. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na gCoillini compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na gCoilliniThis school		97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta TholaClaremorris	4.1 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kinaffe NSSwinford	4.6 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Swinford NSSwinford	4.7 km	200	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Peadar agus PolFoxford	6.9 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killasser NSSwinford	7.2 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Trian LairSwinford	7.3 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Meelick
Swinford
Co. Mayo
F12TW53

Principal: Deborah Convey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 938 4214
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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