South Lee Educate Together National School
Tramore Rd, Cork City, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 162 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 91 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20522S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
South Lee Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on the grounds of Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road, Cork. Since opening in August 2019, the school has embraced the Educate Together ethos, delivering a democratic, inclusive and child‑centred curriculum that values equality, respect and active participation. Learning is organised thematically across twelve subject areas, with a strong emphasis on discovery‑based approaches, play‑based learning (Aistear) and the “Learn Anywhere, Learn Anytime” (LALA) philosophy, encouraging pupils to become confident, curious and independent thinkers. The school provides a supportive environment for all learners, including dedicated Junior and Senior Autism classes that maintain a 6:1 pupil‑teacher ratio and are assisted by two Additional Needs Assistants per class. A broad range of extra‑curricular provision underpins the holistic ethos, featuring outdoor learning, a school and community garden, music, yoga, physical education and Green Schools initiatives. Partnerships with parents are central, fostering positive relationships and shared responsibility for wellbeing, which is positioned as the core mission of the school community.
History
South Lee Educate Together National School opened in August 2019 on the grounds of Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road, Cork. From its inception the school has pursued excellence through evidence‑based programmes, a supportive partnership with parents and a commitment to the Educate Together charter, aiming to create a safe, inclusive and democratic learning environment for all children.
Applying to South Lee Educate Together National School
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 South Lee Educate Together National School. 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 South Lee Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend South Lee Educate Together National School?
South Lee Educate Together National School has 162 pupils enrolled, 91 girls and 71 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is South Lee Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. South Lee Educate Together National School 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 South Lee Educate Together National School?
South Lee Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.