Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic
Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 109 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20387P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire agus Chormaic is a mixed, Catholic primary school situated in Kilcormac, County Offaly, catering for children aged four to twelve from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath, the school delivers the Irish primary curriculum with a strong emphasis on faith‑based values, community involvement and holistic development. A dedicated team of five mainstream teachers, two ASD class teachers and additional support staff ensures that both mainstream and special‑needs learners receive personalised attention, fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school actively participates in national initiatives such as Green Schools, Active Schools and a range of partnerships that promote environmental awareness, physical activity and broader community engagement. Facilities are designed to support a varied programme of academic, artistic and sporting activities, and the school maintains a vibrant online presence, including regular updates on its Facebook page and a published school ethos that underpins its educational philosophy.
History
Scoil Mhuire agus Chormaic was formed in September 2011 through the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire and St Cormac’s National School, creating a single primary institution serving the Kilcormac community.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic
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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic. 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 Mhuire Agus Chormaic
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic?
Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic has 109 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 66 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic 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.
Does Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic teach through Irish?
Partly. Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic teaches some subjects through Irish.