Glounthaune Mixed National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 422 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 201 girls, 221 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15484J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Náisiúnta an Chroí Naofa is a large rural co‑educational primary school situated about four miles east of Cork city, on a south‑facing hillside overlooking the upper reaches of Cork Harbour. The school serves a broad catchment that includes Glounthaune parish and neighbouring areas such as Glanmire, Carrightohill, Cobh and Midleton, with an enrolment of over 440 pupils. It offers a mainstream curriculum across 17 classes and provides dedicated support for children with special educational needs, including a specialised class for seven pupils with specific speech and language impairments and a team of special‑education teachers. Physical activity and sport are integral to the school’s ethos, with a strong emphasis on encouraging students to participate in a variety of sporting and extracurricular events. The school’s facilities support a vibrant programme of activities that aim to develop both academic achievement and personal wellbeing. A welcoming environment is fostered through a range of events and community‑focused initiatives, reflecting the school’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a sense of belonging among pupils and families.
History
The original schoolhouse in Glounthaune village, now a community centre, was converted from a decommissioned parish church and opened as a school in 1901, initially known as New Glanmire National School with two teachers. In 1981, responding to increasing enrolments, the school relocated to its present site and became Glounthaune Mixed National School, employing seven teachers at the time. Since then the school has expanded steadily and now accommodates over 400 pupils and around 30 staff members, operating under the name Scoil Náisiúnta an Chroí Naofa.
Applying to Glounthaune Mixed 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 Glounthaune Mixed 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 Glounthaune Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Glounthaune Mixed National School?
Glounthaune Mixed National School has 422 pupils enrolled, 201 girls and 221 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glounthaune Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Glounthaune Mixed 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 Glounthaune Mixed National School?
Glounthaune Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.