Presentation Secondary School
Ballyphehane, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 190 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 165 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62693K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane is a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school operating under the trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools’ Trust). The school delivers the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes within a progressive, inclusive learning environment that places the individual student at the centre of all activity. A strong emphasis is placed on nurturing each pupil’s talents, abilities and personal development through a blend of interactive teaching methods, a wide range of extra‑curricular options and a robust student‑leadership structure that includes a Student Council and Meitheal groups. The campus boasts modern facilities supporting academic, artistic and sporting pursuits, and benefits from DEIS status which brings additional resources and partnerships with local third‑level institutions such as University College Cork and Munster Technological University. Comprehensive student support services, including guidance and counselling, wellbeing programmes, and a peer‑support “Cara” system linking first‑year students with fifth‑year mentors, ensure that learners receive the academic and pastoral care needed to thrive. High rates of progression to further education (over 83 % of Leaving Cert students in 2020/21) reflect the school’s commitment to excellence in a Christian environment.
Applying to Presentation 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
View Presentation Secondary 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 Presentation Secondary 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 Presentation Secondary School
How many pupils attend Presentation Secondary School?
Presentation Secondary School has 190 pupils enrolled, 165 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Presentation Secondary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Presentation Secondary School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Presentation Secondary School?
Presentation Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.