Colaiste Treasa
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 647 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 312 girls, 335 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71000A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Treasa is a co‑educational secondary school situated in Kanturk, County Cork, that blends a strong vocational heritage with a modern, learner‑centred curriculum. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Nurturing Minds, Shaping Futures”, reflects a commitment to developing both academic achievement and practical skills, preparing students for further education, apprenticeships and the workplace. Collaborative partnerships with Cork ETB, the Board of Management, the Parents Association and the Student Council underpin a holistic approach to education, ensuring that policy, pastoral care and curriculum development are aligned with community needs. The campus incorporates a range of specialised facilities built up over decades, including dedicated woodwork and metalwork workshops, a science laboratory, and modern classroom blocks that have been added to accommodate growing enrolments. Recent extensions provide flexible learning spaces and support services, while the school’s emphasis on partnership and student voice fosters an inclusive environment where learners can thrive academically, socially and personally.
History
The origins of vocational education in Kanturk date to the late 1920s/early 1930s, when classes were held in rented premises under the County of Cork Joint Technical Instruction Committee. Following the Vocational Education Act 1930, a dedicated technical school was planned, and in 1933 a 1.5‑acre site at Greenane was purchased. Construction began after Department of Education approval in July 1936, with the building completed later that year. The school opened in 1937 under Headmaster Amhlaoibh O Loinsigh. Initially comprising four rooms for woodwork, metalwork, domestic economy and commerce, the school expanded in 1942 (Rural Science room) and 1947 (additional classroom). The 1960s saw further growth with a free‑standing woodwork room (1962) and a major extension adding a science room, two classrooms and a staffroom (1966). Prefabricated classrooms were added throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s to meet rising demand, especially after the closure of Kiskeam Vocational School in 1969. The Intermediate Certificate was introduced in 1969 and the Leaving Certificate in 1975, coinciding with the advent of free education and school transport, which dramatically increased student numbers.
Applying to Colaiste Treasa
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 Colaiste Treasa. 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 Colaiste Treasa
How many pupils attend Colaiste Treasa?
Colaiste Treasa has 647 pupils enrolled, 312 girls and 335 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Colaiste Treasa a DEIS school?
No. Colaiste Treasa 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 Colaiste Treasa?
Colaiste Treasa has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.