Midleton Christian Brothers School
Midleton,, Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 957 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62360G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Midleton Christian Brothers School is a secondary level institution situated in Castleredmond, Midleton, County Cork. It presents itself as a caring Christian centre of learning that prioritises the promotion of Irish culture, respect, honest endeavour and the realisation of each pupil’s full potential. The school offers a broad and progressive curriculum with a wide range of subject choices, complemented by a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities such as sport, music, international immersion programmes and community projects. The ethos is built around co‑operation, mutual respect, community service and wellbeing, with a clear focus on developing talent, self‑confidence and resilience. A safe, happy environment is promoted through initiatives like anti‑bullying programmes and a strong pastoral care system, ensuring that academic excellence is balanced with personal development. Modern management software (Tyro) supports efficient administration, while regular communication through the website keeps pupils, parents and alumni informed and engaged.
Applying to Midleton Christian Brothers 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
View Midleton Christian Brothers School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Midleton Christian Brothers School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Midleton Christian Brothers School
How many pupils attend Midleton Christian Brothers School?
Midleton Christian Brothers School has 957 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Midleton Christian Brothers School a DEIS school?
No. Midleton Christian Brothers 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 Midleton Christian Brothers School?
Midleton Christian Brothers School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.