Fermoy Educate Together National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 78 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 36 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20511N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Fermoy Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school that opened its doors in August 2018, offering an inclusive, child‑centred curriculum under the Educate Together patronage. The school’s ethos prioritises equality, diversity and the holistic development of each pupil, aiming to foster curiosity, critical thinking and a love of learning. It seeks to provide a supportive environment where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally, guided by clearly defined goals, objectives and priorities that are shared on its website. The school initially operated from temporary premises in the Fermoy Community Youth Centre before relocating in late 2019 to a renovated section of the Cork Education & Training building on McCurtain Street. This purpose‑built space includes four modern classrooms on the lower ground floor with a separate entrance off Waterloo Lane, offering a safe and accessible learning environment. The facilities are designed to accommodate a growing junior cohort while supporting a range of educational activities and community engagement.
History
Fermoy Educate Together National School was established following a Department of Education poll of pre‑school parents in the Fermoy catchment area, who selected the Educate Together patronage. In June 2018, Minister for Education & Skills Richard Bruton announced the school’s opening. The school officially opened on 27 August 2018, initially housed in the Fermoy Community Youth Centre. In August/September 2019 it moved to a renovated portion of the Cork Education & Training building on McCurtain Street, gaining a dedicated entrance off Waterloo Lane and four classrooms on the lower ground floor.
Applying to Fermoy 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 Fermoy 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 Fermoy Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Fermoy Educate Together National School?
Fermoy Educate Together National School has 78 pupils enrolled, 36 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Fermoy Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Fermoy 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 Fermoy Educate Together National School?
Fermoy Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.