Scoil Ursula
Blackrock, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 182 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 84 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05940D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Ursula is a co‑educational Ursuline primary school situated in the village of Blackrock, County Cork, on the historic grounds of the former Ursuline Convent. Operating under the trusteeship of the Bishop of Cork, the school delivers a Catholic‑based education that embraces Christian values while respecting all faiths. Its ethos centres on enabling each child to develop their full potential, encouraging the use of unique gifts and talents within a caring, safe and challenging environment. The school boasts spacious, well‑maintained grounds and a modern, well‑equipped building that includes an on‑site pre‑school, a school garden and dedicated ICT facilities. Small class sizes and a committed teaching staff support personalised learning, while a broad programme of in‑school and extra‑curricular activities – ranging from STEM weeks and music generation to sports, Irish dancing and a student council – enriches the pupil experience. The daily timetable runs from 8.50 am to 1.30 pm for junior and senior infants and to 2.30 pm for older classes, with structured break and lunch periods.
Applying to Scoil Ursula
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 Ursula. 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 Ursula
How many pupils attend Scoil Ursula?
Scoil Ursula has 182 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 84 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Ursula a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Ursula is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Ursula?
Scoil Ursula has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.