Nagle Rice Secondary School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 260 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 118 girls, 142 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62210K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Nagle Rice Secondary School is a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school situated in Doneraile, Co. Cork, operating under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The school is committed to providing a high‑quality, inclusive education that nurtures academic achievement while fostering personal growth. A supportive yet challenging environment encourages pupils to develop their talents across a broad curriculum, with particular attention to the mental, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of learning. The ethos of respect, inclusion and diversity underpins everyday life, promoting strong partnerships between the Board of Management, staff, students, parents and the wider community. Co‑curricular programmes, including sport, music and charitable initiatives such as Daffodil Day, complement classroom teaching and help students become well‑rounded individuals. Facilities include a modern hot‑food service for students and spaces that support both academic and extracurricular activities, reflecting the school’s dedication to catering for varied needs, abilities and interests.
History
Nagle Rice Secondary School opened its doors in September 1992 as a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school under the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. Since its establishment, the school has grown its reputation for academic and sporting success while maintaining a focus on holistic student development.
Applying to Nagle Rice Secondary 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 Nagle Rice Secondary 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 Nagle Rice Secondary School
How many pupils attend Nagle Rice Secondary School?
Nagle Rice Secondary School has 260 pupils enrolled, 118 girls and 142 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Nagle Rice Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Nagle Rice Secondary 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 Nagle Rice Secondary School?
Nagle Rice Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.