How many pupils go to SN Naomh Colmcille?

SN Naomh Colmcille has 71 pupils: 34 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Colmcille a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Colmcille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Colmcille?

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

Does SN Naomh Colmcille teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Naomh Colmcille a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Colmcille's roll number, 18780F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Colmcille?

The closest is Kiladooley Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Colmcille

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

71 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Colmcille is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 CK26). Colin Dowling is the principal of SN Naomh Colmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 71
Boys and girls: Mixed · 34 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18780F

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 Colmcille?: SN Naomh Colmcille is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 CK26).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Colmcille?: Colin Dowling is the principal of SN Naomh Colmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Colmcille?: SN Naomh Colmcille has 71 pupils: 34 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Colmcille a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Colmcille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Colmcille?: SN Naomh Colmcille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Colmcille teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Colmcille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Colmcille a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Colmcille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Colmcille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Colmcille's roll number, 18780F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Colmcille?: The closest is Kiladooley Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Colmcille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh ColmcilleThis school		71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kiladooley Mixed NSBorris-in-Ossory	4.9 km	132	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideRathdowney	5.2 km	244	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Clonmore NSTemplemore	6.6 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Templetuohy NSThurles	7.9 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhichil NaofaJohnstown	9.6 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs National SchoolBorrin-in-Ossory	10.0 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Portlaoise
Co. Laois
R32CK26

Principal: Colin Dowling on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0505 44228
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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