Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
Ovens, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 149 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 74 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18487H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Muire is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the village of Farran, parish of Ovens, west of Cork city. It welcomes children from infant to sixth class and provides dedicated special classes for pupils diagnosed with autism, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive education. The school operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross and follows a curriculum that balances academic rigour with spiritual, moral and social development, aiming to nurture each child’s talents in a secure and happy environment. Recent investment through the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan has equipped classrooms with interactive screens and a set of iPads for the special‑needs classes, enhancing digital learning opportunities for all pupils. Scoil Naomh Muire also prides itself on a vibrant extra‑curricular programme: it holds five Green Flags for litter & waste, energy, water, transport and biodiversity; achieved its first Active Flag in 2019; participates in Sciath na Scol hurling and football; runs a VEX Robotics team to promote STEAM skills; and has earned over a dozen awards in the Discover Primary Science initiative. These activities, supported by an active Board of Management, Parents Association and dedicated staff, create a well‑rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom.
History
The school was extended in August 2013 to incorporate the special‑needs “Nead na Coille” classes. Further expansions followed in August 2017 and September 2022 to provide additional classrooms and facilities for a growing pupil population. In 2021 the school received a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling the purchase of interactive screens and iPads for its special classes, thereby addressing the digital divide for learners at risk of educational disadvantage.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire. 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: 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire has 149 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 74 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.