Glanmire Community College
Glanmire, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 1,141 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 523 girls, 618 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76064F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glanmire Community College is a designated community college serving the greater Glanmire area of Cork. Established in 1997 under the joint trusteeship of the Cork Education and Training Board and the Diocese of Cork and Ross, the college provides second‑level education for over 875 pupils on a spacious twelve‑acre campus. The site is equipped with modern buildings and facilities that support a broad curriculum, including science, technology, arts and physical education, and offers a safe, caring and inclusive Christian ethos. The college’s vision is to be a happy, safe, caring and inclusive community that promotes quality teaching and learning in an environment of mutual respect. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while nurturing each pupil’s individual talents, aptitudes and interests. Cultural, spiritual and physical development are encouraged through a wide range of co‑curricular activities, and progression to third‑level education is a core value of the institution.
History
After more than twelve years of lobbying by local residents, Glanmire Community College opened its doors in 1997. It was established as a Designated Community College under the joint trusteeship of the Cork Education and Training Board and the Diocese of Cork and Ross, and has since grown to accommodate a pupil enrolment of over 875 students on its twelve‑acre campus.
Applying to Glanmire Community College
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 Glanmire Community College. 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 Glanmire Community College
How many pupils attend Glanmire Community College?
Glanmire Community College has 1,141 pupils enrolled, 523 girls and 618 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Glanmire Community College a DEIS school?
No. Glanmire Community College 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 Glanmire Community College?
Glanmire Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.