Scoil Naomh Eoin
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 65 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04230N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Eoin is a mixed primary school situated in the rural setting of Ballincurrig, East Cork, within Lisgoold parish and a short distance from Midleton. The school operates under a Catholic ethos with the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne and the auspices of the Department of Education and Skills, while also recognising and respecting other faiths. It offers a caring, holistic learning environment that prioritises small class sizes so each pupil receives personalised attention and support. The present school building, opened in 1968, provides spacious classrooms, a dedicated basketball court and well‑maintained hurling and football pitches, enabling a broad programme of extracurricular activities. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence and social skills through initiatives such as Active Play, Lunchtime Pals, handball, hurling, camogie, African drumming workshops and the WiseWater Wellness programme. The school’s motto, “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh siad” (Praise the young and they will thrive), reflects its commitment to nurturing each child’s strengths within a supportive community.
History
Scoil Naomh Eoin was founded in 1846. In 1968 the school moved to its current premises, which include a basketball court and playing fields for hurling and football. The community marked the 50th anniversary of the present location in September 2018.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Eoin
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. 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
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Eoin?
Scoil Naomh Eoin has 65 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Eoin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Eoin 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?
Scoil Naomh Eoin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.