How many pupils go to Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?

Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS has 124 pupils: 59 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?

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

Does Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS's roll number, 19641T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?

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

Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS

Ballybrack, Co. Dublin

124 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS is a primary school in Ballybrack, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 FA40). Irene Connor is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 124
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 65 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19641T

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 Junior NS?: Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS is a primary school in Ballybrack, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 FA40).
Who is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?: Irene Connor is the principal of Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?: Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS has 124 pupils: 59 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?: Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS's roll number, 19641T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS?: The closest is Scoil Colmcille Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Cholmcille Junior NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Cholmcille Junior NSThis school		124	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Colmcille SeniorBallybrack	100 m	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSBallybrack	500 m	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyowen MeadowsDun Laoghaire	700 m	53	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil PhadraigBaile Breac	900 m	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
A96FA40

Principal: Irene Connor 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 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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