Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School
Castlepark Village, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 202 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 127 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20440Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
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About
Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School is a multi‑denominational, state‑supported primary school that embraces a child‑centred and inclusive ethos. The school provides a holistic education that nurtures the physical, academic, social, emotional and spiritual development of each pupil, drawing on the Irish Primary School Curriculum and a range of Department of Education initiatives such as Aistear, Literacy Lift‑Off, Ready Set Maths, Jolly Phonics, Scratch programming and the Building Bridges of Understanding programme. A strong emphasis is placed on diversity, respect for all faiths and belief systems, and the creation of a supportive, caring community where every child is valued. Since moving into a purpose‑built campus in January 2018, the school benefits from eight spacious classrooms, dedicated support and special‑needs rooms, a full‑size sports hall, library, sensory room, outdoor basketball court and a secure play area. The facilities underpin a vibrant learning environment that promotes excellence; the school has been awarded the STEM Plaque of Excellence annually since 2017 and actively participates in Health‑Promoting Schools, Active Schools and Green Schools programmes. Uniforms are simple and colour‑coordinated, reinforcing a sense of belonging while pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, from STEM week to chess and biodiversity projects.
History
Mallow Community National School was the first Community National School (CNS) to open in Munster. The CNS model began in 2008 with schools in Phibblestown and Porterstown, Co. Dublin, and has since expanded to locations such as Carrigtwohill, Killarney, Naas, Navan, Balbriggan, Citywest, Dublin 24 and Lucan. Mallow CNS is one of two new CNS establishments in County Cork, and further schools are planned for the coming years.
Applying to Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School
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 Aonghusa Mallow Community National School. 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 Aonghusa Mallow Community National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School?
Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School has 202 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 127 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School 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 Aonghusa Mallow Community National School?
Scoil Aonghusa Mallow Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.