Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile
Innishannon, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 141 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 65 girls, 76 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04152T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Cnoc An Bhile (Scoil Mhaoilíosa) is a vibrant primary school situated in the rural community of Knockavilla, Innishannon, County Cork (Eircode T12 F981). The school’s vision is to deliver the highest level of teaching and learning while fostering a happy, safe and inclusive environment for all pupils. Central to its ethos is a strong sense of community, reflected in the welcoming of Ukrainian children and the encouragement of parental involvement through a dedicated school app that serves as the main communication channel. The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities that support holistic development. Pupils regularly participate in cultural and religious events such as First Holy Communion and Confirmation, as well as creative programmes including African drumming, World Book Day celebrations and art projects that recreate famous paintings. The school also promotes physical wellbeing through sports like camogie and encourages technological engagement via initiatives such as VEX Robotics. Modern facilities, including well‑equipped classrooms and outdoor play areas, provide a supportive setting for both academic and personal growth.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile
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 Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile. 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 Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile has 141 pupils enrolled, 65 girls and 76 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile 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 Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cnoc An Bhile has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.