Scoil Cholmcille

Kells, Co. Meath

352 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Scoil Cholmcille is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 FF86). Mary Corcoran is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
352
Boys and girls
Mixed · 175 boys, 177 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16722E

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Cholmcille?
Scoil Cholmcille is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 FF86).
Who is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille?
Mary Corcoran is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Cholmcille?
Scoil Cholmcille has 352 pupils: 175 boys and 177 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Cholmcille a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Cholmcille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Cholmcille?
Scoil Cholmcille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Cholmcille teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Cholmcille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Cholmcille a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Cholmcille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Cholmcille's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Cholmcille's roll number, 16722E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmcille?
The closest is Our Lady of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 12 schools in Kells · Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

Scoil Cholmcille compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil CholmcilleThis school 352 Mixed Catholic No No
Our Lady of Mercy NSKells 100 m 313 Mixed Catholic No No
Kells Parochial NSKells 200 m 52 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN BhrighdeKells 4.5 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MuireKells 4.6 km 165 Mixed Catholic No No
Drumbarragh NSKells 4.7 km 83 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Caitriona NaofaKells 5.3 km 149 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Jim Brunnock Road
Kells
Co. Meath
A82FF86

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Next school holidays

  • In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 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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