Scoil Aiseiri Chriost
Farranree, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 232 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20038N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Aiséirí Chríost is a girls’ primary school situated on the north side of Cork City in the Farranree area. The school follows a holistic, child‑centred approach that blends guided discovery with structured learning, placing particular emphasis on language and numeracy development. Classrooms are staffed by a qualified primary teacher and a qualified childcare worker, ensuring a low teacher‑to‑pupil ratio (15 children per class) and personalised support. The Early Start pre‑school programme, operating for children aged three to just under five, delivers a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour day built around “learning through play”, incorporating free play, sand and water activities, art, music, and thematic investigations such as the solar system and local wildlife. The school’s facilities include a purpose‑built hall (opened 1960), dedicated Early Start classrooms, and outdoor play areas that support both physical and creative development. Strong parental involvement is encouraged through regular meetings, classroom activities, newsletters, and a two‑way communication platform (Class Dojo). Community partnership is reinforced by collaboration with the Home School Community Liaison Teacher and local primary, secondary, and special schools, fostering a supportive network for pupils and families.
History
Scoil Aiséirí Chríost opened in June 1959 on land purchased in “The Closes”, Farranree, originally serving both boys and girls. Founded by the Sisters of the North Presentation Convent, the school began with 424 pupils across nine girls’ classes and four boys’ classes. The school hall was added in 1960 and the Regina Coeli Convent was built the same year. In 1966 Scoil Íosagáin opened, transferring the boys to a separate school. The institution was split into Junior and Senior schools in 1967, which became two full‑range primary schools (Scoil A and Scoil B) in 1979. An Early Start pre‑school was introduced in 1995, and the two schools amalgamated in 1996 under a single principal.
Applying to Scoil Aiseiri Chriost
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 Scoil Aiseiri Chriost. 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 Scoil Aiseiri Chriost
How many pupils attend Scoil Aiseiri Chriost?
Scoil Aiseiri Chriost has 232 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Aiseiri Chriost a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Aiseiri Chriost 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 Scoil Aiseiri Chriost?
Scoil Aiseiri Chriost has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.