St Vincents Convent National School
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 208 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 148 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13696O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Vincent’s Convent Primary School is a Catholic primary school situated on St Mary’s Road in the Shandon area of Cork City. The school currently educates around 230 pupils and is in the process of becoming fully co‑educational by 2025, with boys being admitted from Junior Infants to 5th class from September 2024. As a school under the trusteeship of the Religious Sisters of Charity, it follows a strong Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none. The curriculum is delivered by a team that includes an administrative principal, mainstream class teachers, Special Educational Needs teachers, a language‑support teacher and a Home School Community Liaison teacher, ensuring a supportive learning environment for every child. The school’s mission reflects the vision of the foundress Mary Aikenhead, aiming to develop a sense of Christian meaning alongside moral, social, cultural and intellectual growth. It positions itself as a community learning centre where collaboration between management, staff and parents is central to nurturing each pupil’s unique gifts. A broad range of extracurricular activities – including music, STEM projects, sports, digital literacy, a school garden, Green Schools initiatives and a student council – enriches the educational experience and encourages students to become confident, caring members of society.
Applying to St Vincents Convent 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 Vincents Convent 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 Vincents Convent National School
How many pupils attend St Vincents Convent National School?
St Vincents Convent National School has 208 pupils enrolled, 148 girls and 60 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Vincents Convent National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Vincents Convent 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 Vincents Convent National School?
St Vincents Convent National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.