Millstreet Community School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 359 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 178 girls, 181 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91390F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Millstreet Community School provides a warm, caring environment that prioritises the holistic growth of each pupil. The school’s ethos centres on student‑centred learning, encouraging individuals to flourish academically, creatively and socially. A broad, versatile curriculum spans the Junior and Senior Cycles, including a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). All four Leaving Cert sciences, chemistry, biology, physics and agricultural science, are offered, supported by fully equipped laboratories that enable extensive practical work and contribute to high uptake of science subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school boasts a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, from competitive sports such as hurling, football and camogie to creative programmes like art, music and the BT Young Scientist competition. Recent investment has secured a major upgrade to the sports hall, enhancing facilities for physical education and community events. Pastoral care, a full‑time chaplain and a dedicated student council further reinforce a supportive atmosphere where wellbeing, respect and collaboration are integral to daily life.
History
Millstreet Community School was established in 1973, opened its doors in 1974 and underwent a complete refurbishment in 1999.
Applying to Millstreet 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 Millstreet 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 Millstreet Community School
How many pupils attend Millstreet Community School?
Millstreet Community School has 359 pupils enrolled, 178 girls and 181 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Millstreet Community School a DEIS school?
No. Millstreet Community 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 Millstreet Community School?
Millstreet Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.