Christian Brothers College
Cork, Co. Cork
919 studentsBoysFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 30 OctoberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
919 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 152
- 2nd year
- 151
- 3rd year
- 155
- TY
- 154
- 5th year
- 156
- 6th year
- 151
Transition Year: 154 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Christian Brothers College is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 FY09). Christian Brothers College has 919 students: 919 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 919 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62520C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Christian Brothers College?
- Christian Brothers College is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 FY09).
- How many students go to Christian Brothers College?
- Christian Brothers College has 919 students: 919 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Christian Brothers College?
- David Lordon is the principal of Christian Brothers College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Christian Brothers College a mixed school?
- No. Christian Brothers College is a boys' school.
- Is Christian Brothers College fee-paying?
- Yes. Christian Brothers College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Christian Brothers College?
- Christian Brothers College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Christian Brothers College teach through Irish?
- No. Christian Brothers College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Christian Brothers College have Transition Year?
- 154 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 Christian Brothers College a DEIS school?
- No. Christian Brothers College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Christian Brothers College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Christian Brothers College's roll number, 62520C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Christian Brothers College?
- The closest is Scoil Mhuire. 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 CollegeThis school | 919 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| Scoil MhuireCork | 200 m | 432 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Angela's CollegeCork | 200 m | 606 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Cork Educate Together Secondary SchoolCork | 500 m | 403 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolCork | 800 m | 283 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| North Monastery Secondary SchoolCork | 1.0 km | 271 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Patricks CollegeCork | 1.0 km | 218 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Sidney HillWellington Road
Cork.
T23FY09
- Principal: David Lordon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 450 1653
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cbccork.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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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 Christian Brothers College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar