Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste
KANTURK, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 29 girls, 38 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19342J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilbrin National School (Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste) is a small, rural primary school situated in the north‑west of County Cork, serving children from the hinterland between Kanturk, Kilbrin, Liscarroll and Castlemagner. With an enrolment of 67 pupils and a team of three teachers plus a shared learning‑support teacher, the school provides a close‑knit environment that nurtures spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social growth. The curriculum is underpinned by a mission to develop the whole child, fostering happiness, self‑esteem and responsible citizenship while welcoming pupils of all faiths, nationalities and abilities. The school’s facilities include four main classrooms, a dedicated learning‑support room, a sensory/relaxation room opened in 2023, and a strong room, office and staffroom. Outdoor provision comprises a well‑kept playground and a basketball court, supporting the school’s Green School ethos. Technologically, the school is equipped with 23 Chromebooks and uses G‑Suite, giving each pupil an email account for collaborative learning. Recent upgrades such as a new A‑roof (2009), full rewiring and fire‑alarm installation (2022), and ongoing roof repairs (2024) demonstrate a commitment to a safe, comfortable, and energy‑efficient learning environment.
History
The original school building was constructed in 1972 following the amalgamation of Ballygraddy and Curraghs National Schools. Since then the school has expanded its facilities and modernised its infrastructure, including roof and window upgrades, rewiring, fire‑alarm installation, and the addition of a sensory/relaxation room.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste
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 Naomh Eoin Baiste. 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 Naomh Eoin Baiste
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?
Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste has 67 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 38 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste 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 Naomh Eoin Baiste?
Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.