St Aloysius College
Carrigtwohill, Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 765 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62140P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Aloysius’ College is a voluntary post‑primary school for girls aged 12‑19 in Carrigtwohill, County Cork. Rooted in a Catholic ethos while welcoming pupils of all faiths, the college delivers a balanced curriculum that combines rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on personal development. Learning is centred on the individual, with academic coaching, career guidance and a comprehensive pastoral care programme that supports emotional resilience, self‑confidence and wellbeing. The school day is enriched by a wide range of extra‑curricular opportunities. Students can join clubs and societies, participate in house competitions, and develop talents through music, drama, sport and the arts. Dedicated facilities include a breakfast club, supervised study sessions, a homework club and provision for RSE and SPHE, ensuring a supportive environment for both academic and personal growth. The college’s community spirit is fostered through charitable initiatives and strong links with local organisations, encouraging empathy and responsibility.
History
St Aloysius’ College traces its origins to the Poor Servants of the Mother of God (S.M.G.) who arrived in Carrigtwohill in 1875 and established a day and boarding school attached to their convent. A new boarding facility opened in 1939, with students residing on‑site year‑round except for Christmas and Easter. In 1993 the school was formally recognised as St Aloysius’ College and a board of management was created. Boarding ceased in the late 1980s, after which the institution operated solely as a day school. In 2009 the college joined the Le Cheile Schools Trust, continuing its tradition of providing a Catholic‑based education for girls while remaining open to pupils of all backgrounds.
Applying to St Aloysius 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 Aloysius 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 Aloysius College
How many pupils attend St Aloysius College?
St Aloysius College has 765 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Aloysius College a DEIS school?
No. St Aloysius College 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 St Aloysius College?
St Aloysius College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.