St Peter's Community School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 354 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 183 girls, 171 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91391H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Peter’s Community School offers a vibrant, student‑focused learning environment that blends strong academic provision with a wide range of co‑curricular opportunities. The school’s ethos centres on empowering learners to become well‑rounded, confident individuals equipped to thrive in an ever‑changing world. Teaching and learning are prioritised, with a commitment to high‑quality instruction and personalised support through a structured pastoral care system, where class tutors look after the welfare and progress of each pupil. The campus is undergoing a major extension and refurbishment, creating a state‑of‑the‑art facility capable of accommodating up to 750 students. Modern classrooms, specialised learning spaces and extensive sports and creative areas underpin a holistic education that encourages teamwork, leadership and social development. A rich programme of clubs, societies and extra‑curricular activities – from sports and music to academic workshops and student‑run podcasts – allows pupils to explore interests beyond the classroom, fostering strong bonds and a sense of community.
Applying to St Peter's Community 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to St Peter's Community 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: 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 Peter's Community School
How many pupils attend St Peter's Community School?
St Peter's Community School has 354 pupils enrolled, 183 girls and 171 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Peter's Community School a DEIS school?
No. St Peter's Community School 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 Peter's Community School?
St Peter's Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.
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