Cormaic Special School
Tipperary
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 211 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 63 girls, 148 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19230V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Chormaic is a dedicated special school situated on Golden Road in Cashel, County Tipperary, offering a “no‑limit” approach to learning for children with a range of additional needs. The school provides a continuum of provision from the early years Preschool Scoil na nÓg through to Primary Junior and Secondary Senior programmes, ensuring that each pupil can progress within a familiar, supportive environment. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive pedagogy, with tailored curricula that blend academic, social and life‑skills development, underpinned by the ethos of Enlightenment, Empowerment and Enjoyment. The campus is staffed by a sizeable team of specialist teachers, Special Needs Assistants and health professionals who work collaboratively to create a safe, nurturing setting. Facilities are designed to accommodate diverse learning requirements, featuring adaptable classrooms, sensory‑rich spaces and resources that promote independence and confidence. Regular communication with families and a comprehensive wellbeing programme further reinforce the school’s commitment to holistic development and successful transition into adult life.
Applying to Cormaic Special 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
View Cormaic Special School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cormaic Special School. 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: 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 Cormaic Special School
How many pupils attend Cormaic Special School?
Cormaic Special School has 211 pupils enrolled, 63 girls and 148 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cormaic Special School a DEIS school?
No. Cormaic Special 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 Cormaic Special School?
Cormaic Special School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.