How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Colmchille?

Scoil Naomh Colmchille has 186 pupils: 103 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Colmchille a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Colmchille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Colmchille?

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

Does Scoil Naomh Colmchille teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Naomh Colmchille a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Colmchille's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Colmchille's roll number, 16880W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Colmchille?

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

Scoil Naomh Colmchille

Carndonagh, Co. Donegal

186 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Colmchille is a primary school in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 RY20). Breegeen Doherty is the principal of Scoil Naomh Colmchille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 186
Boys and girls: Mixed · 103 boys, 83 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16880W

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 Naomh Colmchille?: Scoil Naomh Colmchille is a primary school in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 RY20).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Colmchille?: Breegeen Doherty is the principal of Scoil Naomh Colmchille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Colmchille?: Scoil Naomh Colmchille has 186 pupils: 103 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Colmchille a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Colmchille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Colmchille?: Scoil Naomh Colmchille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Colmchille teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Colmchille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Colmchille a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Colmchille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Colmchille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Colmchille's roll number, 16880W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Colmchille?: The closest is Scoil Chroí Naofa, Carndomhnach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Colmchille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh ColmchilleThis school		186	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Chroí Naofa, CarndomhnachCarndonagh	2.6 km	124	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh PadraigCarndonagh	2.9 km	163	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Glentogher Con NSCarndonagh	2.9 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN DonaighCarndonagh	3.2 km	33	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireGleneely	4.9 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh BridhidCarndonagh	6.5 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Craigtown
Carndonagh
Co Donegal
F93RY20

Principal: Breegeen Doherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 937 4022
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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