Coláiste An Chroí Naofa
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 461 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 235 girls, 226 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62130M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste an Chroí Naofa is a co‑educational voluntary secondary school situated in a tranquil rural setting about five miles from Cork city, adjacent to the village of Carraig na bhFear. Operating under the trusteeship of CEIST, the college draws inspiration from the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, seeking to bring “God’s love to all people” while fostering an inclusive community where every pupil is respected and valued. The school’s ethos centres on strong pastoral care, with a dedicated chaplain and pastoral team working closely with families to support the wellbeing and personal development of each student. The educational approach combines small‑class teaching with high expectations for academic achievement, enabling personalised attention and active student engagement. A broad curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities, including sport, music, debating and cultural programmes, which aim to develop resilience, independence and critical thinking. These opportunities encourage learners to become responsible, tolerant adults who can contribute positively to their families and wider community.
Applying to Coláiste An Chroí Naofa
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 Coláiste An Chroí Naofa. 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 Coláiste An Chroí Naofa
How many pupils attend Coláiste An Chroí Naofa?
Coláiste An Chroí Naofa has 461 pupils enrolled, 235 girls and 226 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste An Chroí Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste An Chroí Naofa 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 Coláiste An Chroí Naofa?
Coláiste An Chroí Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.