How many pupils go to SN Naomh Cholumchille?

SN Naomh Cholumchille has 197 pupils: 95 boys and 102 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Cholumchille a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Cholumchille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Cholumchille?

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

Does SN Naomh Cholumchille teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Cholumchille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Cholumchille a DEIS school?

No. SN Naomh Cholumchille is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Naomh Cholumchille's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Cholumchille's roll number, 17508H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Cholumchille?

The closest is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Cholumchille

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

197 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Cholumchille is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 XY40). James Hogan is the principal of SN Naomh Cholumchille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 197
Boys and girls: Mixed · 95 boys, 102 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17508H

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 SN Naomh Cholumchille?: SN Naomh Cholumchille is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 XY40).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Cholumchille?: James Hogan is the principal of SN Naomh Cholumchille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Cholumchille?: SN Naomh Cholumchille has 197 pupils: 95 boys and 102 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Cholumchille a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Cholumchille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Cholumchille?: SN Naomh Cholumchille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Cholumchille teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Cholumchille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Cholumchille a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Cholumchille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Cholumchille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Cholumchille's roll number, 17508H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Cholumchille?: The closest is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Cholumchille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh CholumchilleThis school		197	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Chlochair Cill BheaganKilbeggan	4.2 km	226	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tullamore Educate Together NSTullamore	4.4 km	236	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St. Joseph's N.S.Tullamore	5.6 km	360	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Arden Boys NSTullamore	5.6 km	215	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballykilmurry NSTullamore	6.0 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PhilomenaTullamore	6.0 km	164	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Durrow
Tullamore
Co Offaly
R35XY40

Principal: James Hogan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 933 2433
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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