Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 207 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 68 girls, 139 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20140E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Fatima – North Monastery Primary School is a co‑educational primary school situated on North Monastery Road, Cork. Operating under the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, the school embraces the values of compassion, hospitality and justice, aiming to create a welcoming environment where every child feels safe, known and valued from the first day. The curriculum is designed to nurture natural curiosity and support academic, social and emotional growth, with particular attention to inclusive practice for children with special educational needs, autism and other diverse requirements. The school provides well‑equipped classroom spaces and secure outdoor areas that encourage active learning and play. A range of extra‑curricular opportunities, including after‑school clubs and the Bright Start Pre‑School programme, enrich the pupil experience. Resources such as the free school book scheme ensure that learning materials are readily available, and the school’s strong partnership with families is reinforced through regular communication, clear expectations and a supportive Parents’ Association.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior
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 Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior. 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 Fatima Boys Senior
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior?
Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior has 207 pupils enrolled, 68 girls and 139 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior 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 Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior?
Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.