Scoil Maria Assumpta
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 168 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20389T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Maria Assumpta is a Roman Catholic primary school for girls in Ballyphehane, Cork, under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross. It caters for pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth Class and includes two ASD classrooms. The school welcomes children from families of diverse religious backgrounds. It operates under the direction of the Department of Education and Skills. The school holds Active School, Green School, Health Promoting School and Blue Star awards, and has an Amber Flag for Positive Mental Health. A pre-school and a secondary school are located on the adjacent campus. The school states its mission as creating an environment where each child's individuality is embraced and every pupil has the opportunity to experience success.
Applying to Scoil Maria Assumpta
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 Maria Assumpta. 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 Maria Assumpta
How many pupils attend Scoil Maria Assumpta?
Scoil Maria Assumpta has 168 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Maria Assumpta a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Maria Assumpta 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 Maria Assumpta?
Scoil Maria Assumpta has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.