Coachford College
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 848 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 421 girls, 427 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70960D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coachford College is a large co‑educational post‑primary school situated in the heart of the Lee Valley, serving a wide rural catchment area in County Cork. The college positions itself as a caring community of learners, dedicated to fostering a safe and happy environment where students can achieve their full potential. Emphasis is placed on both physical and mental health, with a curriculum that encourages engagement across academic, co‑curricular and extra‑curricular programmes. By promoting creativity, empathy, resilience and critical thinking, the school aims to develop students into active learners, knowledge constructors and global citizens. The college has experienced significant growth in enrolment and has secured approval for a new purpose‑built facility capable of accommodating up to one thousand pupils. This development will enhance the existing open spaces and take advantage of the tranquil rural setting, providing modern learning environments while preserving the natural surroundings. The school’s mission statement underscores a community‑focused ethos, mutual respect and the development of individual potential across all fields of endeavour.
Applying to Coachford College
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 Coachford College. 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 Coachford College
How many pupils attend Coachford College?
Coachford College has 848 pupils enrolled, 421 girls and 427 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coachford College a DEIS school?
No. Coachford College 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 Coachford College?
Coachford College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.