Colaiste An Phiarsaigh
Corcaigh, Co. Cork
578 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteBoardingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Tuesday, 20 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
578 students: 310 girls and 268 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 90
- 2nd year
- 99
- 3rd year
- 98
- TY
- 113
- 5th year
- 95
- 6th year
- 83
Transition Year: 113 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 An Phiarsaigh is a voluntary secondary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 HC86). Colaiste An Phiarsaigh has 578 students: 268 boys and 310 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 268 boys, 310 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Gaelachas Teo
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62301N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste An Phiarsaigh?
- Colaiste An Phiarsaigh is a voluntary secondary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 HC86).
- How many students go to Colaiste An Phiarsaigh?
- Colaiste An Phiarsaigh has 578 students: 268 boys and 310 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste An Phiarsaigh?
- Michael O'Tuama is the principal of Colaiste An Phiarsaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste An Phiarsaigh a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste An Phiarsaigh takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste An Phiarsaigh fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste An Phiarsaigh 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 An Phiarsaigh?
- Colaiste An Phiarsaigh has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Gaelachas Teo.
- Does Colaiste An Phiarsaigh teach through Irish?
- Yes. Colaiste An Phiarsaigh is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Colaiste An Phiarsaigh have Transition Year?
- 113 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 An Phiarsaigh a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste An Phiarsaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste An Phiarsaigh's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste An Phiarsaigh's roll number, 62301N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste An Phiarsaigh?
- The closest is Glanmire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste An PhiarsaighThis school | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 20 Oct | Yes | No | |
| Glanmire Community CollegeGlanmire | 1.7 km | 1,141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ursuline College BlackrockCork | 2.8 km | 352 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Nagle Community CollegeBlackrock | 3.0 km | 315 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Mayfield Community SchoolCork | 3.1 km | 362 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patricks CollegeCork | 4.0 km | 218 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Aidan's Community CollegeCork | 4.4 km | 309 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Gleann MaghairCorcaigh
T45HC86
- Principal: Michael O'Tuama on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 482 1955
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteanphiarsaigh.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil na nOg100 m
- Lower Glanmire NS1.0 km
- Scoil Triest1.1 km
- Riverstown NS1.4 km
- Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil1.6 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 An Phiarsaigh for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar