Mayfield Community School
Mayfield, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 362 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 145 girls, 217 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 91400F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mayfield Community School is a mixed secondary school that offers a broad, balanced curriculum from the Junior Cycle through to the Leaving Certificate, including Transition Year, Leaving Cert Vocational Programme and Leaving Cert Applied pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, providing a wide range of extra‑curricular activities each week that enable students to explore interests in sport, arts, technology and community service. State‑of‑the‑art facilities support this holistic approach, with dedicated spaces for science, ICT, arts, and a well‑equipped sports hall, complemented by modern online resources such as digital timetables and e‑learning platforms. Student wellbeing is a core priority, reflected in a comprehensive support structure that includes guidance services, a chaplaincy, the SPHE programme, and a dedicated school completion programme. The school also maintains active communication with families through a Home‑School Link Teacher and regular updates via its news portal. Recent whole‑school evaluations highlight the school’s commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of teaching and learning.
Applying to Mayfield Community 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 Mayfield Community 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 Mayfield Community School
How many pupils attend Mayfield Community School?
Mayfield Community School has 362 pupils enrolled, 145 girls and 217 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Mayfield Community School a DEIS school?
Yes. Mayfield Community School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Mayfield Community School teach through Irish?
Partly. Mayfield Community School teaches some subjects through Irish.