How many pupils go to SN Choilm Chille?

SN Choilm Chille has 83 pupils: 48 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Choilm Chille a mixed school?

Yes. SN Choilm Chille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Choilm Chille?

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

Does SN Choilm Chille teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Choilm Chille is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Choilm Chille a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Choilm Chille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Choilm Chille's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Choilm Chille's roll number, 18514H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Choilm Chille?

The closest is SN Coilm Cille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Choilm Chille

Baile na hAbhann O.P, Co. Galway

83 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Choilm Chille is a primary school in Baile na hAbhann O.P, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 T224). Ellie Nic Giolla Phoil is the principal of SN Choilm Chille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 83
Boys and girls: Mixed · 48 boys, 35 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18514H
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Choilm Chille?: SN Choilm Chille is a primary school in Baile na hAbhann O.P, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 T224).
Who is the principal of SN Choilm Chille?: Ellie Nic Giolla Phoil is the principal of SN Choilm Chille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Choilm Chille?: SN Choilm Chille has 83 pupils: 48 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Choilm Chille a mixed school?: Yes. SN Choilm Chille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Choilm Chille?: SN Choilm Chille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Choilm Chille teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Choilm Chille is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Choilm Chille a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Choilm Chille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Choilm Chille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Choilm Chille's roll number, 18514H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Choilm Chille?: The closest is SN Coilm Cille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Choilm Chille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Choilm ChilleThis school		83	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Coilm CilleBaile na hAbhann	5.1 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN SailearnaIndreabhán	7.4 km	212	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Mhic DaraAn Ceathrú Rua	7.6 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Tígh Nan Dooley Child Education and Development CentreAn Cheathrú Rua	7.7 km	19	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Scoil RonainLeitir Móir	10.7 km	15	Mostly girls	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Tir an FhiaidhLeitir Móir	11.8 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

An Tulach
Baile na hAbhann O.P.,
Co na Gaillimhe
H91T224

Principal: Ellie Nic Giolla Phoil on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 593 613
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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