Christian Brothers Secondary School
Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
410 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
410 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 72
- 2nd year
- 69
- 3rd year
- 74
- TY
- 32
- 5th year
- 84
- 6th year
- 79
Transition Year: 32 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (74). 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
Christian Brothers Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 XF64). Christian Brothers Secondary School has 410 students: 410 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 410 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62420V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Christian Brothers Secondary School?
- Christian Brothers Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 XF64).
- How many students go to Christian Brothers Secondary School?
- Christian Brothers Secondary School has 410 students: 410 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Christian Brothers Secondary School?
- Mary Hannon is the principal of Christian Brothers Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Christian Brothers Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Christian Brothers Secondary School is a boys' school.
- Is Christian Brothers Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Christian Brothers Secondary School 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 Christian Brothers Secondary School?
- Christian Brothers Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Christian Brothers Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Christian Brothers Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Christian Brothers Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 32 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (74). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Christian Brothers Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Christian Brothers Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Christian Brothers Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Christian Brothers Secondary School's roll number, 62420V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Christian Brothers Secondary School?
- The closest is Presentation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolThis school | 410 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolMitchelstown | 200 m | 342 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste FionnchuaMallow | 300 m | 449 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste CholmáinFermoy | 14.2 km | 716 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolFermoy | 14.2 km | 729 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste an ChraoibhínFermoy | 14.4 km | 918 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil PólKilfinane | 17.7 km | 715 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
MitchelstownCo Cork
P67XF64
- Principal: Mary Hannon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 025 24104
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cbsmitchelstown.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil na mBraithre100 m
- Bunscoil na Toirbhirte200 m
- SN Baile ui Ghiblin4.7 km
- Kilbehenny NS5.2 km
- Ballindangan Mixed NS5.7 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 Christian Brothers Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar