Scoil Mhairtin
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 291 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 145 girls, 146 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20204E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mháirtín is a vibrant national primary school situated in the heart of Kilworth village. Its stated aim is to provide a caring, learning environment that nurtures each pupil’s full educational potential. The school embraces a holistic approach, combining a strong academic programme with a focus on personal development, global citizenship and environmental stewardship, as demonstrated by its participation in the Green School initiative and recent “Global Citizenship Litter and Waste” projects. The campus comprises thirteen modern classrooms, four dedicated resource rooms, a well‑equipped library/computer suite and a spacious PE hall, allowing a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include the Return to School 2024 celebrations, success in the Sciath na Scol competition and recognition as Green School of the Year, reflecting the school’s commitment to community involvement and sustainable practices.
History
Scoil Mháirtín opened in September 2008 on the site of the former boys’ school, which had served the community since 1966. The school resulted from the amalgamation of Kilworth Junior and Senior schools to accommodate a growing local population. Initially offering eight classrooms, a five‑classroom extension with an additional resource room was completed in November 2013, bringing the total to thirteen classrooms, four resource rooms, a library/computer room and a PE hall.
Applying to Scoil Mhairtin
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 Mhairtin. 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 Mhairtin
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhairtin?
Scoil Mhairtin has 291 pupils enrolled, 145 girls and 146 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhairtin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhairtin 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 Mhairtin?
Scoil Mhairtin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.