Scoil Mhuire gan Smal
Blarney, Co. Cork
1,124 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 8am (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberNotified by postAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberEmail link to accept or decline placeAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,124 students: 522 girls and 602 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 204
- 2nd year
- 205
- 3rd year
- 205
- TY
- 153
- 5th year
- 189
- 6th year
- 168
Transition Year: 153 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (205). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Scoil Mhuire gan Smal is a voluntary secondary school in Blarney, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 WP23). Scoil Mhuire gan Smal has 1,124 students: 602 boys and 522 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 602 boys, 522 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Cloyne
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62090D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Mhuire gan Smal?
- Scoil Mhuire gan Smal is a voluntary secondary school in Blarney, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 WP23).
- How many students go to Scoil Mhuire gan Smal?
- Scoil Mhuire gan Smal has 1,124 students: 602 boys and 522 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smal?
- Padraig Sheehan is the principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Mhuire gan Smal a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Mhuire gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Mhuire gan Smal fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Mhuire gan Smal is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire gan Smal?
- Scoil Mhuire gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Cloyne.
- Does Scoil Mhuire gan Smal teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Mhuire gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Mhuire gan Smal have Transition Year?
- 153 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (205). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Mhuire gan Smal a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Mhuire gan Smal is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Mhuire gan Smal's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire gan Smal's roll number, 62090D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Mhuire gan Smal?
- The closest is Coláiste Choilm. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Mhuire gan SmalThis school | 1,124 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste ChoilmBallincollig | 4.9 km | 1,357 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| Terence Mac Swiney Community CollegeCork | 5.0 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Ballincollig Community SchoolBallincollig | 5.5 km | 987 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Le Cheile Secondary School BallincolligBallincollig | 5.5 km | 254 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Mount Mercy CollegeCork | 5.6 km | 811 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Nano Nagle CollegeCork | 5.6 km | 161 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
BlarneyCo Cork
T23WP23
- Principal: Padraig Sheehan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 438 5331
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.smgsblarney.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Mhuscraí200 m
- Scoil Chroí Íosa800 m
- Clogheen Mixed NS2.6 km
- Cloghroe Mixed NS4.2 km
- SN Mhuire4.2 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Scoil Mhuire gan Smal for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar