Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 589 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 299 girls, 290 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76067L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, situated in Buttevant, presents itself as a community‑focused secondary school dedicated to “inspiring futures – nurturing minds”. The school promotes a positive learning environment where team‑teaching, group work and strong teacher‑student relationships are central to unlocking each pupil’s potential. A broad curriculum is offered across the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Leaving Certificate, with core subjects such as English, Irish, Mathematics and Science complemented by a wide range of optional subjects, from Agri‑science and Engineering to Music and Art. The Transition Year programme is highlighted as an integral, non‑exam year that encourages personal development through drama, music, sport and work‑experience opportunities. Facilities support both academic and pastoral needs. Supervised study sessions run each afternoon, and a comprehensive book‑lending scheme provides textbooks and e‑books for a modest annual fee. The school operates a Department of Education‑co‑ordinated bus service covering surrounding towns, and supplies a uniform catalogue through local suppliers. Additional support structures include student‑support services, an online reporting system, and a range of policies that underpin safeguarding, attendance and special‑needs provision.
Applying to Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire
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 Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire. 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: 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 Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire
How many pupils attend Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?
Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire has 589 pupils enrolled, 299 girls and 290 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire 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 Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?
Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.