Gurrane National School
Innishannon, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 43 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 24 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18020F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gurrane National School is a small, three‑teacher primary school situated in the picturesque rural setting of Innishannon, Co. Cork, serving the parish of Innishannon and Knockavilla. With low pupil‑to‑teacher ratios and small class sizes, the school can provide personalised attention that supports each child’s academic progress and personal development. The school benefits from extensive grounds that offer ample space for outdoor learning, play and physical activity, reinforcing the belief that a balanced education includes regular interaction with the natural environment. Although set in a peaceful countryside, Gurrane is conveniently close to Innishannon, Ballincollig and surrounding towns, giving families the advantages of a tranquil setting without sacrificing access to local amenities. Gurrane National School acts as a feeder to a broad range of secondary schools, notably as an A‑feeder for Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig and a B‑feeder for Ballincollig Community School, thereby widening post‑primary options for its pupils. A strong sense of community underpins the school’s ethos, encouraging collaboration between pupils, parents and staff and fostering an environment where values, academic excellence and wellbeing are paramount.
Applying to Gurrane 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 Gurrane 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 Gurrane National School
How many pupils attend Gurrane National School?
Gurrane National School has 43 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gurrane National School a DEIS school?
No. Gurrane 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 Gurrane National School?
Gurrane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.