Scoil Ghobnatan
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 470 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 223 girls, 247 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19256Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Ghobnatan is a vibrant primary school situated in the heart of Mallow, County Cork, serving as a lively hub for teaching and learning within the local community. The school provides a well‑structured, engaging curriculum designed to inspire a love of learning and enable every pupil to reach their full potential. Emphasis is placed on a safe, inclusive environment where mutual respect and high expectations for both teaching and learning are core to the school’s ethos. The school offers a broad range of facilities and programmes that enrich the pupil experience. Dedicated language and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classes support diverse learning needs, while a therapy dog programme adds a unique element of wellbeing. Participation in national initiatives such as Active Schools, Green Schools, and the Amber Flag programme highlights a commitment to health, sustainability and outdoor education. Extra‑curricular activities include STEM projects, choir, music, sport, and award‑winning programmes like the SFI Curious Minds Gold and Silver awards, fostering creativity and citizenship beyond the classroom. Strong partnerships between home, school and the wider community are actively encouraged, with parents invited to engage in school life and decision‑making. This collaborative approach underpins the school’s aim to provide a nurturing, stimulating environment where children thrive academically, socially and personally.
Applying to Scoil Ghobnatan
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 Ghobnatan's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Ghobnatan. 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 Ghobnatan
How many pupils attend Scoil Ghobnatan?
Scoil Ghobnatan has 470 pupils enrolled, 223 girls and 247 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Ghobnatan a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Ghobnatan 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 Ghobnatan?
Scoil Ghobnatan has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.