Coláiste an Chroí Naofa
Carraig na bhFear, Co. Cork
461 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
461 students: 235 girls and 226 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 97
- 2nd year
- 58
- 3rd year
- 80
- TY
- 78
- 5th year
- 66
- 6th year
- 82
Transition Year: 78 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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
Coláiste an Chroí Naofa is a voluntary secondary school in Carraig na bhFear, Co. Cork (Eircode T34 RX93). Coláiste an Chroí Naofa has 461 students: 226 boys and 235 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 226 boys, 235 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62130M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste an Chroí Naofa?
- Coláiste an Chroí Naofa is a voluntary secondary school in Carraig na bhFear, Co. Cork (Eircode T34 RX93).
- How many students go to Coláiste an Chroí Naofa?
- Coláiste an Chroí Naofa has 461 students: 226 boys and 235 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste an Chroí Naofa?
- Tracey Kennedy is the principal of Coláiste an Chroí Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste an Chroí Naofa a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste an Chroí Naofa takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste an Chroí Naofa fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste an Chroí Naofa 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 Coláiste an Chroí Naofa?
- Coláiste an Chroí Naofa has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Coláiste an Chroí Naofa teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste an Chroí Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste an Chroí Naofa have Transition Year?
- 78 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Coláiste an Chroí Naofa a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste an Chroí Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste an Chroí Naofa's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Chroí Naofa's roll number, 62130M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Chroí Naofa?
- The closest is St Aidan's Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste an Chroí NaofaThis school | 461 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Aidan's Community CollegeCork | 7.1 km | 309 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Nano Nagle CollegeCork | 8.1 km | 161 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Mayfield Community SchoolCork | 8.2 km | 362 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Glanmire Community CollegeGlanmire | 8.4 km | 1,141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste MhuireCorcaigh | 8.4 km | 690 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | Yes | Yes |
| Scoil Mhuire gan SmalBlarney | 8.5 km | 1,124 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Carraig na bhFearCo Chorcaí
T34RX93
- Principal: Tracey Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 488 4104
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ccn.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil an Athar Tadhg800 m
- SN Padraig Naofa4.2 km
- Upper Glanmire NS4.6 km
- SN Mhuire5.7 km
- Scoil Oilibheir7.0 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 Coláiste an Chroí Naofa for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar