North Cork Community Special School
Carrignavar, Cork
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 3 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20597D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
North Cork Community Special School is a state‑funded, co‑educational, multi‑denominational special school operating under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). As one of the Community Special Schools managed by Cork ETB, it is guided by five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect – and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all children in the local community. The school delivers inclusive education for learners with additional needs, offering a supportive and responsive learning environment that aligns with the Board’s broader mission to provide high‑quality education and training across Cork City and County. Its programmes are designed to promote personal development, social inclusion and academic progress, reflecting the Board’s emphasis on care, equality and community partnership.
Applying to North Cork Community Special 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 primary school dates apply broadly to North Cork Community Special 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: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 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 North Cork Community Special School
How many pupils attend North Cork Community Special School?
North Cork Community Special School has 19 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is North Cork Community Special School a DEIS school?
No. North Cork Community Special 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 North Cork Community Special School?
North Cork Community Special School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.