Rathain National Schol
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 125 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 68 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17533G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Rathain is a mixed‑gender Catholic primary school situated in Mallow, County Cork (Eircode 022 22901). The school caters for children in the early years of education, with a total enrolment of 91 pupils – 47 girls and 44 boys. As a national school it follows the Irish primary curriculum and operates under the patronage of the Catholic Church, reflecting a values‑based ethos that underpins its teaching and community life. The curriculum is delivered primarily through the English language, as indicated by the classification “No subjects through Irish”, and the school is not designated as a Gaeltacht or Irish‑medium institution. This setting provides a balanced, inclusive environment where pupils of both sexes learn together, fostering social development alongside academic progress. Standard primary‑school facilities such as classrooms, a playground and communal spaces are provided to support a broad range of learning activities and extracurricular pursuits. Located in the heart of Mallow, Scoil Naisiunta Rathain serves families from the town and surrounding areas, contributing to the local community through its Catholic educational tradition and commitment to nurturing young learners.
Applying to Rathain National Schol
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 Rathain National Schol. 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 Rathain National Schol
How many pupils attend Rathain National Schol?
Rathain National Schol has 125 pupils enrolled, 68 girls and 57 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rathain National Schol a DEIS school?
No. Rathain National Schol 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 Rathain National Schol?
Rathain National Schol has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.