St Aidan's Community College
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 309 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 141 girls, 168 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71101G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Aidan’s Community College is a state‑funded, co‑educational, multi‑denominational post‑primary school founded in 1983 to serve the local community. The college delivers a full range of programmes from the Junior Cycle through Transition Year to the Senior Cycle, including the Leaving Certificate Applied. Its curriculum is underpinned by a commitment to academic excellence, personal development and the spiritual and moral growth of pupils, reflected in the school motto “Bíodh bhur solas ag taitneamh – Let your light shine”. A strong pastoral framework, guidance counselling and a dedicated chaplain support students’ wellbeing and respect for diverse beliefs. The college benefits from modern facilities, including a purpose‑built PE hall (added 2000) and expanded classroom blocks (added 2010), as well as up‑to‑date specialist rooms and a well‑stocked library. A 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan enabled the purchase of IT devices and accessories to bridge the digital divide, providing laptops, tablets and TEAMS access for learners at risk of disadvantage, including EAL and special‑education needs students. The school also offers a virtual tour, a range of extracurricular activities and a digital learning plan that integrates technology across teaching and learning.
History
St. Aidan’s Community College was founded in 1983. Since its establishment the school has undergone several extensions, with a PE hall added in 2000 and new classrooms added in 2010. Its founding principle was to develop opportunities for students to realise their individual potential, a goal that remains central to the college’s ethos today.
Applying to St Aidan's Community College
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to St Aidan's Community College. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 St Aidan's Community College
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Community College?
St Aidan's Community College has 309 pupils enrolled, 141 girls and 168 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Aidan's Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. St Aidan's Community College 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 St Aidan's Community College?
St Aidan's Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.