Regina Mundi College
Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 564 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62691G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Regina Mundi College is a voluntary secondary school for girls situated in the Endsleigh area of Cork. The college delivers a comprehensive three‑stage curriculum – Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle – designed to nurture academic rigour while encouraging participation in a broad range of extracurricular activities. The school’s modern facilities, rebuilt in the early 1980s, provide spacious classrooms, specialist laboratories and dedicated areas for music, sport and the arts, supporting the development of both scholarly and non‑academic talents. The college’s ethos is firmly rooted in Christian values, drawing on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church while respecting diverse traditions. Central to its mission is the cultivation of excellence, social responsibility and community service; students are encouraged to balance personal achievement with a commitment to the wider community. Partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and management underpin a supportive learning environment that prepares graduates for further education, the world of work and active citizenship. Regina Mundi enjoys a strong reputation within Cork society and is recognised among the top twenty girls’ schools in Ireland, reflecting its consistent academic performance and dedication to holistic education.
History
Regina Mundi College was founded by Margaret “Daisy” Corrigan in 1961 at Endsleigh House on Douglas Road. In 1979 the original house was demolished to make way for a new, spacious school building, which was completed in 1981 and remains the college’s present premises. The founder’s emphasis on excellence continues to shape the school’s spirit and educational philosophy.
Applying to Regina Mundi College
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 Regina Mundi College. 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 Regina Mundi College
How many pupils attend Regina Mundi College?
Regina Mundi College has 564 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Regina Mundi College a DEIS school?
No. Regina Mundi College 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 Regina Mundi College?
Regina Mundi College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.