St. Brendan's Girl's National School
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 115 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 106 girls, 9 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19427R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Brendan’s Girls National School is an all‑girls Catholic primary school situated in The Glen, offering splendid views over Cork City. The school provides a purpose‑built pre‑school on its doorstep that welcomes both boys and girls, creating a seamless transition for families in the local community. With a pupil roll of around 91 children, the school delivers a holistic education that balances academic rigour with personal development, fostering a happy, safe yet challenging environment. The curriculum is complemented by dedicated special‑needs assistants and a range of ancillary staff, ensuring that every child receives individual support. Emphasis is placed on parental involvement and community engagement, encouraging parents to take part in educational activities and contributing to the wider development of The Glen. Modern facilities, including well‑equipped classrooms for junior and senior infants through sixth class, support a broad programme of sports, music, arts and extracurricular clubs, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a well‑rounded education.
History
St Brendan’s G.N.S., The Glen was officially opened by Jack Lynch in 1977 and has served as a centre of learning for over four decades. Originally established as an all‑girls Catholic primary school, it now accommodates 91 pupils and a staff of ten teachers, two special‑needs assistants and additional support personnel. The school’s leadership has included a long‑serving principal of thirty‑three years, followed by successive principals who have continued to develop the school’s ethos and community focus.
Applying to St. Brendan's Girl's 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 St. Brendan's Girl's 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 St. Brendan's Girl's National School
How many pupils attend St. Brendan's Girl's National School?
St. Brendan's Girl's National School has 115 pupils enrolled, 106 girls and 9 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Brendan's Girl's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St. Brendan's Girl's National School 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. Brendan's Girl's National School?
St. Brendan's Girl's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.