Colaiste Muire
Crosshaven, Co. Cork
523 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 2 October (passed)Online application
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
523 students: 271 girls and 252 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 80
- 2nd year
- 83
- 3rd year
- 95
- TY
- 107
- 5th year
- 81
- 6th year
- 77
Transition Year: 107 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
Colaiste Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Crosshaven, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 HC98). Colaiste Muire has 523 students: 252 boys and 271 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 252 boys, 271 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62200H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Muire?
- Colaiste Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Crosshaven, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 HC98).
- How many students go to Colaiste Muire?
- Colaiste Muire has 523 students: 252 boys and 271 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Muire?
- Ann Doherty is the principal of Colaiste Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Muire a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste Muire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste Muire fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Muire 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 Colaiste Muire?
- Colaiste Muire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Colaiste Muire teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste Muire have Transition Year?
- 107 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 Colaiste Muire a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste Muire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Muire's roll number, 62200H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Muire?
- The closest is Edmund Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste MuireThis school | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Edmund Rice CollegeCarrigaline | 5.8 km | 580 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste MuireCobh | 6.0 km | 709 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Carrignafoy Community CollegeCobh | 6.0 km | 322 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Carrigaline Community SchoolCarrigaline | 6.4 km | 1,072 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui LeighinCarraig Uí Leighin | 7.7 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Peter's Community SchoolPassage West | 7.7 km | 354 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
CrosshavenCo. Cork
P43HC98
- Principal: Ann Doherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 483 1604
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistemuirecrosshaven.org
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Bun an Tsabhairne100 m
- Templebrady NS100 m
- SN Cros Tseain300 m
- Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS3.1 km
- Whitegate Mixed NS5.0 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 Colaiste Muire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar