Presentation College Mardyke
Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 692 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62570R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation College Mardyke is a Roman Catholic, all‑male, fee‑paying secondary school situated in Cork. The college delivers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with the development of confidence, a healthy self‑image and life‑long competencies. Central to its ethos is the Presentation Brothers tradition, which places religious education at the heart of school life while encouraging participation in sport, culture and leisure activities. The school boasts extensive facilities that support a vibrant extracurricular programme, including dedicated rugby pitches, a well‑equipped sports centre and specialised spaces for music, art and technology. These resources underpin a holistic approach to education, aiming to nurture both intellectual growth and personal character in line with the college’s motto “Viriliter Age” (Act Manfully). A strong commitment to pastoral care and community values is evident through programmes such as the chaplaincy, bursary schemes and a range of student support services. The college strives to produce “history makers” who carry forward the legacy of loyalty, service and academic excellence into their future endeavours.
Applying to Presentation College Mardyke
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 Presentation College Mardyke. 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 Presentation College Mardyke
How many pupils attend Presentation College Mardyke?
Presentation College Mardyke has 692 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Presentation College Mardyke a DEIS school?
No. Presentation College Mardyke 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 Presentation College Mardyke?
Presentation College Mardyke has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.