Patrician Academy
Mallow, Co. Cork
568 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 30 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
568 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 91
- 2nd year
- 96
- 3rd year
- 95
- TY
- 97
- 5th year
- 93
- 6th year
- 96
Transition Year: 97 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.
- Voluntary contribution
- Asked for
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Patrician Academy is a voluntary secondary school in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 YK80). Patrician Academy has 568 students: 568 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 568 boys
- 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
- 62330U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Patrician Academy?
- Patrician Academy is a voluntary secondary school in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 YK80).
- How many students go to Patrician Academy?
- Patrician Academy has 568 students: 568 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Patrician Academy?
- Elaine O'Regan is the principal of Patrician Academy, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Patrician Academy a mixed school?
- No. Patrician Academy is a boys' school.
- Is Patrician Academy fee-paying?
- No. Patrician Academy 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 Patrician Academy?
- Patrician Academy has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Cloyne.
- Does Patrician Academy teach through Irish?
- No. Patrician Academy teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Patrician Academy have Transition Year?
- 97 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 Patrician Academy a DEIS school?
- No. Patrician Academy is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Patrician Academy's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Patrician Academy's roll number, 62330U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Patrician Academy?
- The closest is St Mary's Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrician AcademyThis school | 568 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMallow | 300 m | 749 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Davis CollegeMallow | 1.6 km | 1,033 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Nagle Rice Secondary SchoolDoneraile | 10.0 km | 260 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Colaiste Pobail Naomh MhuireButtevant | 11.0 km | 589 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste TreasaKanturk | 18.0 km | 647 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireKanturk | 18.7 km | 271 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Patrician AcademyMallow
Co. Cork
P51YK80
- Principal: Elaine O'Regan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 022 21884
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: patricianacademy.com
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Patrician Academy for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar