How many pupils go to Scoil Colmcille Senior?

Scoil Colmcille Senior has 147 pupils: 75 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Colmcille Senior a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Colmcille Senior takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Colmcille Senior?

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

Does Scoil Colmcille Senior teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Colmcille Senior teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Colmcille Senior a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Colmcille Senior is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Colmcille Senior's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Colmcille Senior's roll number, 19438W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Colmcille Senior?

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

Scoil Colmcille Senior

Ballybrack, Co. Dublin

147 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Colmcille Senior is a primary school in Ballybrack, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 TN32). Niamh O Hanlon is the principal of Scoil Colmcille Senior, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 147
Boys and girls: Mixed · 75 boys, 72 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19438W

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 Colmcille Senior?: Scoil Colmcille Senior is a primary school in Ballybrack, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 TN32).
Who is the principal of Scoil Colmcille Senior?: Niamh O Hanlon is the principal of Scoil Colmcille Senior, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Colmcille Senior?: Scoil Colmcille Senior has 147 pupils: 75 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Colmcille Senior a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Colmcille Senior takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Colmcille Senior?: Scoil Colmcille Senior has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Colmcille Senior teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Colmcille Senior teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Colmcille Senior a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Colmcille Senior is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Colmcille Senior's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Colmcille Senior's roll number, 19438W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Colmcille Senior?: The closest is Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Colmcille Senior compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Colmcille SeniorThis school		147	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Cholmcille Junior NSBallybrack	100 m	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSBallybrack	400 m	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyowen MeadowsDun Laoghaire	700 m	53	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil PhadraigBaile Breac	1.0 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Columbanus National SchoolDun Laoghaire	1.0 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady Good Counsel GNSDun Laoghaire	1.1 km	398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Coolevin
Ballybrack
Co. Dublin
A96TN32

Principal: Niamh O Hanlon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 284 8899
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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