Maria Immaculata Community College
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 642 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 332 girls, 310 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76086P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Maria Immaculata Community College is a co‑educational post‑primary institution situated in County Cork, offering both Junior and Senior Cycle programmes alongside a range of special, evening and extra‑curricular classes. The college prides itself on a safe, happy and stimulating environment where high‑quality teaching and learning are central. Facilities are described as excellent, supporting a broad spectrum of academic and personal development opportunities, from modern classrooms to dedicated spaces for sports, arts and vocational training. The college’s ethos combines a commitment to Christian values with an inclusive respect for diverse beliefs. It seeks to nurture each student’s individual dignity, encouraging both academic achievement and the development of life‑skills such as teamwork, leadership and community involvement. Strong partnerships with parents, the local community and the Parents’ Executive Council further enhance the learning experience, while the active Students’ Council provides a voice for pupils in school affairs.
History
Maria Immaculata Community College was established in 2002 under the joint trusteeship of the Daughters of Charity and the County Cork Vocational Educational Committee. It is now jointly overseen by the Diocese of Cork and Ross and the Cork Education and Training Board. The college builds on the traditions of its founding schools and continues to develop its reputation for providing an excellent education within a caring community.
Applying to Maria Immaculata 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 Maria Immaculata 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 Maria Immaculata Community College
How many pupils attend Maria Immaculata Community College?
Maria Immaculata Community College has 642 pupils enrolled, 332 girls and 310 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Maria Immaculata Community College a DEIS school?
No. Maria Immaculata 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 Maria Immaculata Community College?
Maria Immaculata Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.