How many pupils go to Scoil Cholmcille?

Scoil Cholmcille has 133 pupils: 72 boys and 61 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, 18791K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmcille?

The closest is Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Cholmcille

Moville, Co. Donegal

133 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Cholmcille is a primary school in Moville, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 E890). Karol Lynch is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 133
Boys and girls: Mixed · 72 boys, 61 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18791K

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 Cholmcille?: Scoil Cholmcille is a primary school in Moville, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 E890).
Who is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille?: Karol Lynch 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 133 pupils: 72 boys and 61 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, 18791K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmcille?: The closest is Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Cholmcille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil CholmcilleThis school		133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Chois FeabhaillBun an Phobail	2.8 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Moville NSMoville	3.8 km	32	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil EoghanMoville	3.9 km	212	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireGleneely	11.5 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh FionanQuigley's Point	14.3 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh BodainCuldaff	14.8 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Droim an Mhaoir
Moville
Co Donegal
F93E890

Principal: Karol Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 938 1201
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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