Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí
Charleville, Co. Cork
313 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
313 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 56
- 2nd year
- 74
- 3rd year
- 64
- TY
- 25
- 5th year
- 49
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). 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.
We haven't found this school's voluntary contribution or device policy yet. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí is a voluntary secondary school in Charleville, Co. Cork (Eircode P56 RX94). Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí has 313 students: 313 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 313 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
- 62440E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí?
- Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí is a voluntary secondary school in Charleville, Co. Cork (Eircode P56 RX94).
- How many students go to Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí?
- Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí has 313 students: 313 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí?
- Sean Roberts is the principal of Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí a mixed school?
- No. Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí is a boys' school.
- Is Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí fee-paying?
- No. Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí 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 Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí?
- Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí have Transition Year?
- 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí's roll number, 62440E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí?
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil na mBráithre ChríostaíThis school | 313 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolCharleville | 500 m | 322 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste IósaefKilmallock | 8.8 km | 505 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste Pobail Naomh MhuireButtevant | 13.1 km | 589 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil PólKilfinane | 14.1 km | 715 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Hazelwood CollegeDromcollogher | 15.3 km | 562 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Nagle Rice Secondary SchoolDoneraile | 16.1 km | 260 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Bakers RoadCharleville
Co Cork
P56RX94
- Principal: Sean Roberts on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 063 81789
- Email: [email protected]
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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 Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar