Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls)
Bishopstown, Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 258 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19000E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Cailíní is an all‑girls, mainstream primary school situated in the heart of Bishopstown, Cork. The school prides itself on providing a vibrant, inclusive and caring community where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach her full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a love of learning alongside the development of kindness, respect and personal confidence, ensuring that academic progress is balanced with social and emotional growth. The campus includes modern classrooms and a multi‑purpose hall, added in 2002, which is shared with the neighbouring boys’ school and supports a wide range of sporting, cultural and extracurricular activities. The school’s ethos promotes a supportive environment that nurtures each child’s individuality while preparing them for the next stage of education.
History
The school opened its doors on 15 October 1964 with 18 girls and 16 boys attending classes in prefabricated buildings located within the present Curraheen Road gates. Bean Uí Ríordán served as the first principal, overseeing the mixed‑gender class. In 1965 the school expanded, appointing Mr Con Byrnes as principal of the boys’ school while Bean Uí Ríordán continued as principal of the girls’ school; both schools moved into the buildings still in use today. A new multi‑purpose hall was added in 2002, shared between the two schools. Since its inception, Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh has been recognised as a place where children feel secure and their self‑esteem is nurtured.
Applying to Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls)
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 An Spioraid Naomh (Girls). 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 An Spioraid Naomh (Girls)
How many pupils attend Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls)?
Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls) has 258 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls) a DEIS school?
No. Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls) 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 An Spioraid Naomh (Girls)?
Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Girls) has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.