Conna National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 149 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 72 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17528N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Conna National School is a mixed primary school situated in the picturesque village of Conna, County Cork, close to the Waterford border. The school caters for approximately 160 pupils ranging from Junior Infants to Sixth Class and is staffed by a team of class teachers, special‑education teachers and special needs assistants. The ethos centres on providing a caring, safe and inclusive environment where high‑quality education is delivered alongside a strong emphasis on personal development, creativity and community spirit. Learning is framed as a holistic experience that values each child’s individuality and seeks to nurture curiosity, confidence and social responsibility as well as academic achievement. The school’s programme is enriched by a lively extracurricular calendar that includes traditional Irish cultural events such as Scór, Easter camps, Service of Light celebrations and various fundraising activities. A vibrant Parents Association works closely with the school to support additional resources and events, while digital resources and recommended websites are made available for pupils through a dedicated “Kids Corner”. The school’s facilities and supportive staff enable a balanced approach to learning, ensuring that children with physical or educational needs receive appropriate accommodations and encouragement to thrive.
Applying to Conna 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Conna National School. 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: 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 Conna National School
How many pupils attend Conna National School?
Conna National School has 149 pupils enrolled, 72 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Conna National School a DEIS school?
No. Conna National School 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 Conna National School?
Conna National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.