Derrinagree National School
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 66 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19307H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Derinagree National School is a primary (national) school situated in the rural community of North Cork, Ireland. The school serves families in and around the village of Derinagree, providing a local centre for early years education within a countryside setting. Its location in County Cork reflects a close‑knit community atmosphere, where pupils can benefit from a safe and supportive environment that is typical of rural Irish schools. The school’s online presence is currently under construction, indicating forthcoming updates to its digital resources. Contact details listed include a postal address at Derinagree, Mallow, County Cork, with the postcode P51 PT63, and an email address (derrinagree.ias@eircom.net) for enquiries. These details suggest the school maintains open lines of communication with parents and the wider community, reinforcing its role as an accessible educational hub for the area.
Applying to Derrinagree 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 Derrinagree 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 Derrinagree National School
How many pupils attend Derrinagree National School?
Derrinagree National School has 66 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Derrinagree National School a DEIS school?
No. Derrinagree 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 Derrinagree National School?
Derrinagree National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.