Hamilton High School
Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 399 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62050O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Hamilton High School is a secondary education institution situated in Allen Square, Coolfadda, Bandon, County Cork. The school serves the local community by providing post‑primary education for students preparing for the Junior and Leaving Certificate programmes. Its recent focus on modernising its online presence is evident from the announcement of a new website, indicating a commitment to keeping families informed and engaged through digital channels. The school is currently accepting enrolments for the 2026/27 academic year via an online application form, demonstrating an organised and forward‑looking admissions process. While detailed information about its facilities and curricular specialisms is forthcoming, the school's location in Bandon positions it as an accessible centre for secondary education within the region, offering a supportive environment for academic and personal development.
Applying to Hamilton High 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Hamilton High 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: 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 Hamilton High School
How many pupils attend Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has 399 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Hamilton High School a DEIS school?
No. Hamilton High 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 Hamilton High School?
Hamilton High School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.