Scoil Naomh Mhuire C
Ballincollig, Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 437 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17755B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Ballincollig is a Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Ballincollig, Co. Cork, serving a vibrant community of over four hundred girls. The school’s ethos is built on an inclusive, nurturing environment that promotes academic rigour alongside social and emotional growth. A challenging and engaging curriculum is delivered through collaborative teaching, encouraging curiosity, creativity and a love of lifelong learning. The school places strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a balanced programme that integrates the arts, sport and STEM. Recent recognition with the Gold Curious Minds Award highlights its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Sustainable and ethical values are woven throughout school life, with active participation in Fairtrade, green initiatives and a robust child‑safeguarding framework that includes a Code of Conduct and Internet Acceptable Use policy. Facilities include vibrant classrooms, dedicated spaces for artistic and sporting activities, and resources that support innovative STEM learning, all contributing to a dynamic and supportive educational experience.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Mhuire C
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
View Scoil Naomh Mhuire C's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Naomh Mhuire C. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Mhuire C
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Mhuire C?
Scoil Naomh Mhuire C has 437 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire C a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Mhuire C 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 Mhuire C?
Scoil Naomh Mhuire C has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.