Cobh National School
Cobh, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10771K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cobh Mixed National School is a small, three‑teacher primary school situated in the Belle‑Vue area of Cobh, County Cork. It caters for children from Infants through to 6th class, currently with around 15 pupils on roll. The school places a strong emphasis on individualised learning, benefitting from low teacher‑to‑pupil ratios and a full‑time Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher who supports inclusive education. Every child is provided with an IT device, enabling the integration of digital resources across the curriculum and fostering modern learning skills. The school’s ethos is rooted in a Christian, whole‑child approach, seeking to develop pupils cognitively, intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. It promotes a nurturing and caring environment, with particular focus on music, drama and wellbeing. Community involvement is encouraged through partnerships with parents, local organisations and the wider community. Cobh Mixed National School is an active school, valuing physical activity and offering STEM experiences such as kit‑based engineering projects. It has earned three Green Flags and its first Health‑Promoting School flag, and is working towards an Active Flag, reflecting its commitment to health, sustainability and active lifestyles. The historic premises date from the early 1880s when they served as the parish school for the United Parishes of Cobh and Glanmire. Over the years the buildings have been progressively modernised, providing an attractive and functional learning environment while retaining a sense of heritage.
History
Cobh Mixed National School (locally known as Bellevue School) occupies buildings that were originally constructed in the early 1880s as the parish school for the United Parishes of Cobh and Glanmire. The facilities have been progressively modernised and updated, creating a contemporary learning environment that respects the school’s long tradition of educating young people in the community.
Applying to Cobh 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 Cobh 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 Cobh 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 Cobh National School
How many pupils attend Cobh National School?
Cobh National School has 15 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cobh National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Cobh National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Cobh National School?
Cobh National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.