Knockraha National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 147 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 80 girls, 67 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13402R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, Knockraha is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Knockraha, approximately ten kilometres from Cork city. The school operates under the diocesan authority of the Bishop of Cork and Ross, providing a faith‑informed yet inclusive learning environment for children in the local community. With a roll of around 160 pupils, the school offers small class sizes that enable personalised attention and a supportive atmosphere for each learner. The teaching team comprises six class teachers together with a full‑time Learning Support Teacher and a full‑time Resource Teacher, ensuring that a range of educational needs are met. Scoil Mhuire places emphasis on holistic development, integrating the national curriculum with initiatives such as the Discovery Primary Science programme, which encourages inquiry‑based learning and hands‑on scientific exploration. The school’s facilities are designed to foster both academic and extracurricular activities, creating a well‑rounded experience for its students.
Applying to Knockraha 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Knockraha 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 Knockraha National School
How many pupils attend Knockraha National School?
Knockraha National School has 147 pupils enrolled, 80 girls and 67 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knockraha National School a DEIS school?
No. Knockraha 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 Knockraha National School?
Knockraha National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.