Scoil Cholmcille Cbs
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 264 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 84 girls, 180 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16680O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Cholmcille CBS, known locally as Blarney Street, is a mixed primary school situated on a scenic campus overlooking the River Lee and the centre of Cork city. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning through curiosity, critical thinking and collaboration. Facilities include modern classrooms, a well‑equipped sports area, a forest school space, digital literacy suites and dedicated areas for music, yoga and chess, reflecting a broad extracurricular programme that nurtures both academic and personal growth. The curriculum is complemented by a strong ethos of community and sustainability, with participation in the Well Schools Network, Green Schools initiatives and the School of Sanctuary programme. Students benefit from a vibrant student council and a range of sports and cultural activities, all designed to develop essential life skills and confidence. The school shares its campus with Sunday’s Well Montessori, fostering a collaborative educational atmosphere and offering families a seamless early years to primary transition.
History
Originally established as a boys‑only primary school, Scoil Cholmcille CBS opened its doors to girls in September 2021, becoming a co‑educational institution for junior infants through fourth class. The school will continue to admit boys only into fifth and sixth class for the 2025/26 academic year.
Applying to Scoil Cholmcille Cbs
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 Cholmcille Cbs. 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 Cholmcille Cbs
How many pupils attend Scoil Cholmcille Cbs?
Scoil Cholmcille Cbs has 264 pupils enrolled, 84 girls and 180 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Cholmcille Cbs a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Cholmcille Cbs 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 Cholmcille Cbs?
Scoil Cholmcille Cbs has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.