St. Angela's College
Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 606 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 62640M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Angela’s College is a voluntary secondary school for girls situated in the heart of Cork city, operating under the trusteeship of the Le Chéile Catholic Schools Trust and the Ursuline tradition. The college welcomes pupils from across the city, its suburbs and the surrounding hinterland, creating a vibrant mix of urban and rural perspectives that enriches the school community. Its ethos is rooted in the values of the Ursuline Sisters and the teachings of the foundress, Angela Merici, with a strong emphasis on courtesy, kindness and respect, and a commitment to fostering the spiritual, academic and personal development of each student. Following a major refurbishment in 2016, the school now occupies modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities on its original site on St Patrick’s Hill, providing specialised learning spaces for a broad curriculum that includes Junior and Senior Cycle subjects, Technical Graphics, Economics, Agricultural Science and a Nurture programme aimed at student wellbeing. Alongside academic excellence, the college offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and pastoral activities, encouraging holistic growth and preparing students for further education and life beyond school.
History
St. Angela’s College is part of the Le Chéile Catholic Schools Trust, a collaborative partnership of fourteen religious congregations dedicated to the future of Catholic education in Ireland. The Trust’s vision is grounded in Gospel values and the dignity of the human person, building on the rich heritage of its founding congregations to serve the needs of students and communities. (Information drawn from the school’s History page.)
Applying to St. Angela's 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. Angela's 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. Angela's College
How many pupils attend St. Angela's College?
St. Angela's College has 606 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St. Angela's College a DEIS school?
No. St. Angela's 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. Angela's College?
St. Angela's College has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.