Scoil Naomh Micheal
Blackrock, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 102 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 47 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18388F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Michael’s Church of Ireland National School is a multigrade, co‑educational primary school situated on Church Road in Blackrock, Cork. Operating under the patronage of the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, the school provides four mainstream classes together with two specialist autism classes, positioning itself as a Neurodiverse‑Affirmative and Restorative Practice school. Children of all denominations are welcomed, receiving basic Christian teachings while being encouraged to respect a diversity of beliefs. The school’s learning environment is supported by well‑equipped classrooms that feature interactive whiteboards and a dedicated support room for additional needs. A range of enrichment initiatives, including the Active School Flag, Discovery Primary Science and the Green School Flag, complement the curriculum, while a school garden and ICT resources further enhance experiential learning. A beloved school dog, Biscuit, helps foster a warm community spirit, and the partnership with the Sherpa Kids Afterschool Care Programme offers safe, engaging care beyond regular hours. Regular whole‑school assemblies are held in the adjoining St Michael’s Church, reinforcing the supportive Christian ethos that underpins the school’s commitment to academic standards and personal development.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Micheal
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 Micheal. 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 Micheal
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Micheal?
Scoil Naomh Micheal has 102 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 47 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Micheal a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Micheal 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 Micheal?
Scoil Naomh Micheal has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.