Templebrady National School
Crosshaven, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 68 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12169J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Templebreedy National School is a small Church of Ireland parish primary school situated in the village of Crosshaven. It operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross and serves the Templebreedy Group of Parishes. The school occupies a historic site donated by the Hayes family of Crosshaven House, positioned alongside Holy Trinity Church, and provides education for children across three mainstream classrooms. The school delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that embraces the seven core areas of education, including Religious Education, English, Irish, German, Mathematics, Social, Environmental and Scientific Education, History, Geography, Science, and the Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama). Physical education is enriched with activities such as hockey, swimming and court tennis. Modern technology is woven into daily learning, with computers and iPads used as integral classroom tools. Regular outings to theatres, cultural sites and guest‑speaker visits enhance the programme, while strong links with the local church and active parental involvement reinforce the school’s ethos of nurturing each child to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society.
History
The current school building was opened in 1881. A major refurbishment of the facilities was undertaken in 1999, updating the environment while retaining the historic character of the premises.
Applying to Templebrady 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 Templebrady 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 Templebrady National School
How many pupils attend Templebrady National School?
Templebrady National School has 68 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Templebrady National School a DEIS school?
No. Templebrady National 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 Templebrady National School?
Templebrady National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.