How many pupils go to SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?

SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile has 213 pupils: 100 boys and 113 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile a mixed school?

Yes. SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?

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

Does SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile teach through Irish?

No. SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile a DEIS school?

No. SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile's roll number, 18829J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?

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

SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile

Kinsale, Co. Cork

213 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile is a primary school in Kinsale, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 HY83). Louise Hallissey is the principal of SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 213
Boys and girls: Mixed · 100 boys, 113 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18829J

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 Chobh Chionn Tsaile?: SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile is a primary school in Kinsale, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 HY83).
Who is the principal of SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?: Louise Hallissey is the principal of SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?: SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile has 213 pupils: 100 boys and 113 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile a mixed school?: Yes. SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?: SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile teach through Irish?: No. SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile a DEIS school?: No. SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile's roll number, 18829J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile?: The closest is Kinsale NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Chobh Chionn Tsaile compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Chobh Chionn TsaileThis school		213	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kinsale NSKinsale	1.1 km	55	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh EltinKinsale	1.5 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Chionn tSáileCionn tSáile	2.5 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Mhuire na nGrastBelgooly	4.6 km	363	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dundar Mhuighe NSKinsale	6.8 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinspittle NSBallinspittle	7.8 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Summercove,
Ardbrack,
Kinsale,
P17HY83

Principal: Louise Hallissey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 477 4488
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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