Curriglass National School
Conna, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 34 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12382J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Curriglass National School is a vibrant primary school that blends traditional Irish values with a forward‑looking curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, offering a rich programme that includes STEM projects such as mini‑house constructions, active participation in gardening (notably a bronze medal in the Cork School Gardens competition), and a range of creative arts through music and the Creative Schools Programme (2024‑2026). A commitment to holistic development is evident in the variety of extracurricular activities, from sports and arena tours to farm visits that connect pupils with the natural environment. The school’s facilities cater for distinct age groups, with dedicated Junior, Middle and Senior rooms, each providing age‑appropriate resources and learning support. Initiatives such as the Green Schools programme, the Active School Flag, and the Literacy Lift‑Off scheme underline a focus on sustainability, physical wellbeing and literacy development. Community involvement is a cornerstone, demonstrated by fundraising efforts for the Hope Foundation and regular engagement with local councils and organisations.
Applying to Curriglass 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 Curriglass 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 Curriglass National School
How many pupils attend Curriglass National School?
Curriglass National School has 34 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Curriglass National School a DEIS school?
No. Curriglass 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 Curriglass National School?
Curriglass National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.