St Patricks Boys National School
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 152 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17045Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Patrick’s Boys National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on the edge of Cork City, forming part of the wider St. Patrick’s Campus community. Guided by a Roman Catholic ethos and the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross, the school delivers the Irish National Curriculum while fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes children of all faiths. Emphasis is placed on developing kind, caring, socially conscious and independent young citizens, with a strong focus on intellectual, spiritual and personal growth. The school’s educational approach combines a supportive yet challenging atmosphere with active parental partnership, recognising families as equal contributors to pupils’ learning journeys. Facilities support a broad range of activities, from academic learning spaces to areas for physical and cultural development, and the school benefits from close links with local educational organisations and neighbouring campus schools. The motto “Ó gach duine a dhícheall – From each person their best” encapsulates the community’s commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.
Applying to St Patricks Boys 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 Patricks Boys 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 Patricks Boys National School
How many pupils attend St Patricks Boys National School?
St Patricks Boys National School has 152 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patricks Boys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Patricks Boys 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 Patricks Boys National School?
St Patricks Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.