Whitegate Mixed National School
Whitegate, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 87 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11992I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Whitegate Mixed National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the heart of Whitegate Village, County Cork. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes academic excellence, personal development and a love of lifelong learning. With four mainstream classrooms and a dedicated special‑education classroom, the school caters for a range of learning needs, ensuring that every child receives the support required to thrive. The campus includes a spacious school hall used for assemblies, performances and community events, as well as front and back yards that serve as extensions of the classroom for outdoor learning and recreation. Close links with local sports organisations – the rowing club, pitch & putt club and a soccer club – give pupils access to high‑quality sporting facilities, enriching the curriculum and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle. The school’s ethos centres on community partnership, holistic development and a commitment to fostering curiosity and confidence in all its students.
Applying to Whitegate Mixed 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 Whitegate Mixed 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 Whitegate Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Whitegate Mixed National School?
Whitegate Mixed National School has 87 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Whitegate Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Whitegate Mixed 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 Whitegate Mixed National School?
Whitegate Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.