Cloyne Boys National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 275 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 143 girls, 132 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 02452V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Colman’s National School (Scoil Cholmáin) is a mixed, mainstream primary school in Cloyne, Co. Cork, operating under a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths. The school provides education from Junior Infants to 6th Class, fostering holistic development across intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural dimensions. A caring, inclusive atmosphere is promoted, with an emphasis on self‑esteem, confidence and respect. The curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff team committed to continuous professional development and to encouraging parental involvement in school life. The campus comprises the original 1972 building, a major extension completed in 2009 and refurbishment of the older section in 2010, with further expansion planned. Facilities support a strong tradition of Gaelic games, particularly hurling, and the school participates annually in the Sciath na Scol. A commemorative planting at the back of the school honours the legendary hurler Christy Ring. The school operates as a Health‑Promoting School, follows a healthy eating policy, and maintains a uniform and tracksuit dress code. It serves a pupil population of roughly 321 (September 2019).
History
The present school was constructed in 1972. A substantial extension was added in 2009, followed by refurbishment of the older section in 2010. An additional extension is currently awaited. Enrollment stood at 321 pupils as of September 2019.
Applying to Cloyne Boys National 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
View Cloyne Boys National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cloyne Boys National School. 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 Cloyne Boys National School
How many pupils attend Cloyne Boys National School?
Cloyne Boys National School has 275 pupils enrolled, 143 girls and 132 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cloyne Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Cloyne Boys National 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 Cloyne Boys National School?
Cloyne Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.