Scoil Triest
GLANMIRE, Cork
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 72 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 18 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19760E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Triest is a purpose‑built special school situated on the Lota campus in Glanmire, Co. Cork, operating under the patronage of the Brothers of Charity. It provides post‑primary education for students aged 12‑18 who have a dual diagnosis of autism and a moderate‑to‑mild intellectual disability. The school’s ethos centres on a warm, caring environment that nurtures each learner’s academic, spiritual, physical, social, moral and emotional development, guided by the motto “Be As Good As You Can Be”. The curriculum is delivered through a blend of small‑class teaching, specialised subject sessions and a wide range of educational resources designed to support individual pacing and meaningful participation. A robust team of classroom teachers, part‑time subject specialists, Special Needs Assistants and support staff work collaboratively to ensure high‑quality planning and a strong focus on student wellbeing. Facilities include dedicated learning spaces, sensory‑friendly areas and access to the broader Brothers of Charity campus, enabling students to engage confidently with both school‑based and community activities. With a current roll of seventy‑two pupils, Scoil Triest offers a structured daily programme (09:30‑15:10) that promotes inclusion, safety and personal growth. The school benefits from active parental and community involvement, reinforcing its commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment for all students.
Applying to Scoil Triest
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 Triest. 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 Triest
How many pupils attend Scoil Triest?
Scoil Triest has 72 pupils enrolled, 18 girls and 54 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Triest a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Triest 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 Triest?
Scoil Triest has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.