How many pupils go to SN Cholmille B?

SN Cholmille B has 320 pupils: 320 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Cholmille B a mixed school?

No. SN Cholmille B is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Cholmille B?

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

Does SN Cholmille B teach through Irish?

No. SN Cholmille B teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Cholmille B a DEIS school?

No. SN Cholmille B is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Cholmille B's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cholmille B's roll number, 18976W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Cholmille B?

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

SN Cholmille B

Swords, Co. Dublin

320 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cholmille B is a primary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 WP65). Ciara Brangan is the principal of SN Cholmille B, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 320
Boys and girls: Boys only · 320 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18976W

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 Cholmille B?: SN Cholmille B is a primary school in Swords, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 WP65).
Who is the principal of SN Cholmille B?: Ciara Brangan is the principal of SN Cholmille B, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cholmille B?: SN Cholmille B has 320 pupils: 320 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cholmille B a mixed school?: No. SN Cholmille B is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Cholmille B?: SN Cholmille B has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cholmille B teach through Irish?: No. SN Cholmille B teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cholmille B a DEIS school?: No. SN Cholmille B is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cholmille B's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cholmille B's roll number, 18976W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cholmille B?: The closest is SN Cholmcille C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Cholmille B compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Cholmille BThis school		320	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Cholmcille CSwords	100 m	326	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Swords Borough NSSwords	600 m	84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Brackenstown Senior NSSwords	1.4 km	530	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Cronans Junior National SchoolSwords	1.4 km	498	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holywell Educate Together National SchoolSwords	1.6 km	613	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil an DuinninighSord	1.6 km	380	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Chapel Lane
Swords
K67WP65

Principal: Ciara Brangan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 840 5132
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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