Bunscoil Chriost Ri
Turners Cross, Cork
Key facts
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 453 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 214 girls, 239 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20388R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bunscoil Chríost Rí is a Presentation primary school situated in Turner’s Cross, Cork. As a Catholic‑owned institution it welcomes children of all backgrounds and nationalities, currently counting over forty different cultures among its pupils. The school’s ethos centres on inclusion – “All are welcome, all are included and all are enriched” – and it strives to provide a safe, happy environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school is recognised as an Active School, a Green School and a Health‑Promoting School, and it holds an Amber Flag for Positive Mental Health. These designations reflect a strong commitment to wellbeing, environmental stewardship and holistic development. Facilities are described as “tremendous”, supporting a broad programme of education, sport, music and the arts, and are complemented by a vibrant Parents & Friends Association that enriches the school community. Bunscoil Chríost Rí places a high priority on modern, child‑centred teaching approaches, fostering curiosity and a love of learning. The school’s staff are praised for their excellence, and the community benefits from a long and proud tradition of educational achievement combined with contemporary initiatives that promote sustainability, health and inclusive practice.
Applying to Bunscoil Chriost Ri
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
View Bunscoil Chriost Ri's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Bunscoil Chriost Ri. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Bunscoil Chriost Ri
How many pupils attend Bunscoil Chriost Ri?
Bunscoil Chriost Ri has 453 pupils enrolled, 214 girls and 239 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bunscoil Chriost Ri a DEIS school?
No. Bunscoil Chriost Ri is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
Does Bunscoil Chriost Ri teach through Irish?
Partly. Bunscoil Chriost Ri teaches some subjects through Irish.