Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School
Carrigtwohill, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 912 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 380 girls, 532 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76333G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrigtwohill Community College is a recently established second‑level school operating under the co‑patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board and the Diocese of Cloyne. Since opening its doors in August 2016, the college has grown from an initial cohort of forty‑three first‑year students to a modern institution capable of accommodating up to one thousand learners in its state‑of‑the‑art building on Station Road, which was occupied in February 2024. The college’s educational philosophy centres on a community of teaching and learning where every pupil is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. A balanced and varied curriculum is designed to meet academic, personal and social needs, underpinned by Christian values of compassion and respect. A dedicated, innovative staff provide a safe, inclusive environment that encourages leadership, talent development and confidence‑building. Beyond the classroom, a broad extra‑curricular programme offers sport, music, art and design, debating and other activities, ensuring that students can pursue a wide range of interests. Strong partnerships with students, parents, the local community, Cork ETB and the Diocese further enrich the learning experience.
History
Carrigtwohill Community College opened in August 2016 with forty‑three first‑year students under the patronage of Cork Education and Training Board and the Diocese of Cloyne. In February 2024 the college relocated to a new, purpose‑built facility on Station Road, Carrigtwohill, which can accommodate up to 1,000 students. The school’s core value is to foster a community of teaching and learning that promotes equal opportunity, talent nurturing, and positive relationships, guided by Christian principles of compassion and respect.
Applying to Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School
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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School
How many pupils attend Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School?
Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School has 912 pupils enrolled, 380 girls and 532 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School 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.
What is the ethos of Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School?
Carrigtwohill Post-Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.