North Monastery Secondary School

Cork, Co. Cork

271 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close
Friday, 23 OctoberHard copy applications onlyAdd to calendar
Offers by
Friday, 13 NovemberIn writingAdd to calendar
Accept by
Friday, 20 November, 3.30pmParents must accept offer by deadlineAdd to calendar

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Students this year

271 students: 38 girls and 233 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
47
2nd year
47
3rd year
75
TY
37
5th year
29
6th year
36

Transition Year: 37 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (75). 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

North Monastery Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 P825). North Monastery Secondary School has 271 students: 233 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 233 boys, 38 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Catholic
Patron
Edmund Rice Schools Trust
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number
62530F

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is North Monastery Secondary School?
North Monastery Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 P825).
How many students go to North Monastery Secondary School?
North Monastery Secondary School has 271 students: 233 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of North Monastery Secondary School?
James Boyle is the principal of North Monastery Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is North Monastery Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. North Monastery Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is North Monastery Secondary School fee-paying?
No. North Monastery 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 North Monastery Secondary School?
North Monastery Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does North Monastery Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. North Monastery Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does North Monastery Secondary School have Transition Year?
37 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (75). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is North Monastery Secondary School a DEIS school?
Yes. North Monastery Secondary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read North Monastery Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by North Monastery Secondary School's roll number, 62530F, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near North Monastery Secondary School?
The closest is Gaelcholáiste Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 27 schools in Cork · DEIS secondary schools in Co. Cork · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest secondary schools

North Monastery Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
North Monastery Secondary SchoolThis school 271 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No Yes
Gaelcholáiste MhuireCorcaigh 100 m 690 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct Yes Yes
St Vincent's Secondary SchoolCork 200 m 283 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Nano Nagle CollegeCork 600 m 161 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No Yes
St. Angela's CollegeCork 900 m 606 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
Christian Brothers CollegeCork 1.0 km 919 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct No No
Scoil MhuireCork 1.1 km 432 Girls Secondary Fee‑paying None found yet No No

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Contact

Our Lady's Mount
North Monastery Rd.
Cork
T23P825

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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

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