Coolmine Community School

About

Coolmine Community School is a mixed‑gender secondary institution serving over 1 100 day‑pupils aged 12 to 18 from a defined local catchment. The school delivers the full Junior and Senior Cycle programmes, placing a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. A broad curriculum is complemented by a robust pastoral framework that supports students through transition years and prepares them for the Leaving Certificate. The campus is equipped with a modern sports and leisure complex, featuring an indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium and extensive playing fields, enabling a wide range of physical education and extracurricular activities. In addition to its secondary provision, the school runs adult education day and evening programmes that attract around 2 000 participants annually, reinforcing its role as a community learning hub. The school crest, a stylised St Brigid’s Cross combined with the early Irish symbol of the Holy Trinity, reflects the institution’s commitment to community values and cultural heritage.