Cork Educate Together National School
CORK
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 193 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 104 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19906G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cork Educate Together National School is a state‑funded, multi‑denominational primary school situated in the heart of Cork City. It follows the Irish national curriculum within an equality‑based, co‑educational framework that is democratically run and child‑centred. The school’s ethos celebrates diversity and inclusion, fostering a creative and joyful environment where every child can belong, learn and thrive. Teaching and learning are described as quality‑driven, encouraging curiosity, participation, creativity and articulate expression, while the motto “We Learn Together to Live Together” underlines a commitment to tolerance, respect and community cohesion. The school provides a supportive learning atmosphere that promotes moral, social and spiritual development alongside academic achievement. Children are encouraged to understand, evaluate and appreciate different perspectives, developing kindness, responsibility and respect for others. Facilities and resources are organised to support both mainstream classroom teaching and specialised learning support, ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional educational needs, receive appropriate guidance and enrichment.
History
Cork Educate Together National School was established by parental action in 1987 under the name Cork School Project N.S. It later adopted the Educate Together ethos and is now known as Cork Educate Together National School. The school operates with an administrative principal, eight classroom teachers and four learning support/resource teachers, reflecting its growth and commitment to inclusive education.
Applying to Cork Educate Together 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 Cork Educate Together 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 Cork Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Cork Educate Together National School?
Cork Educate Together National School has 193 pupils enrolled, 104 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cork Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Cork Educate Together 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 Cork Educate Together National School?
Cork Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.