Edmund Rice School Carrigaline
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 580 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 315 girls, 265 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68264R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Edmund Rice College is a co‑educational, non‑fee‑paying Catholic voluntary secondary school serving Carrigaline and the surrounding community. Established in 2016, the college offers a state‑of‑the‑art learning environment with modern, comfortable facilities designed to support both academic achievement and holistic development. The school’s curriculum is underpinned by a commitment to nurturing each pupil’s potential within a caring and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging students to excel academically while also engaging in personal, social and spiritual growth. As a member of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST), the college embraces the Trust’s ethos of equality of access, partnership and transformational leadership. It promotes a high standard of teaching and learning alongside a strong sporting tradition, Gaelic cultural activities and a dedication to social justice. The five key elements of the ERST Charter, nurturing faith, fostering partnership, excelling in teaching and learning, creating a caring community and inspiring leadership, guide the school’s approach to developing well‑rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world.
History
Edmund Rice College welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2016, becoming the newest and most modern secondary school in Carrigaline. The permanent school building was completed in April 2017. The school was created in response to strong local demand for a new second‑level institution, with the community selecting a Catholic voluntary secondary model that caters for both girls and boys. Operating under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, the college draws on a long tradition of Irish Catholic education while striving to deliver the highest standards of learning and pastoral care.
Applying to Edmund Rice School Carrigaline
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Edmund Rice School Carrigaline. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Edmund Rice School Carrigaline
How many pupils attend Edmund Rice School Carrigaline?
Edmund Rice School Carrigaline has 580 pupils enrolled, 315 girls and 265 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Edmund Rice School Carrigaline a DEIS school?
No. Edmund Rice School Carrigaline 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 Edmund Rice School Carrigaline?
Edmund Rice School Carrigaline has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.