Is Scoil Cholmchille a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Cholmchille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Cholmchille?

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

Does Scoil Cholmchille teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Cholmchille a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Cholmchille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmchille?

The closest is Naomh Bodain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Cholmchille

Malin, Co. Donegal

77 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Scoil Cholmchille is a primary school in Malin, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 N663). Scoil Cholmchille has 77 pupils: 41 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 77
Boys and girls: Mixed · 41 boys, 36 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14631O

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Cholmchille?: Scoil Cholmchille is a primary school in Malin, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 N663).
How many pupils go to Scoil Cholmchille?: Scoil Cholmchille has 77 pupils: 41 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Cholmchille a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Cholmchille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Cholmchille?: Scoil Cholmchille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Cholmchille teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Cholmchille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Cholmchille a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Cholmchille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmchille?: The closest is Naomh Bodain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Cholmchille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil CholmchilleThis school		77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh BodainCuldaff	4.1 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Treasa NaofaMalin	5.2 km	137	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Iorball RiabaighMalin Head	6.9 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireGleneely	9.0 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh PadraigCarndonagh	9.6 km	163	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh BridhidCarndonagh	9.8 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Ballymena
Glengad
Malin
Co. Donegal
F93N663

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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