Coláiste Éamann Rís
Cork, Co. Cork
811 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 16 October (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
811 students: 355 girls and 456 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 146
- 2nd year
- 117
- 3rd year
- 138
- TY
- 147
- 5th year
- 149
- 6th year
- 114
Transition Year: 147 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.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Coláiste Éamann Rís is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 XT96). Coláiste Éamann Rís has 811 students: 456 boys and 355 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 456 boys, 355 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
- 62540I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Éamann Rís?
- Coláiste Éamann Rís is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 XT96).
- How many students go to Coláiste Éamann Rís?
- Coláiste Éamann Rís has 811 students: 456 boys and 355 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Éamann Rís?
- Aaron Wolfe is the principal of Coláiste Éamann Rís, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Éamann Rís a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Éamann Rís takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Éamann Rís fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Éamann Rís 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 Coláiste Éamann Rís?
- Coláiste Éamann Rís has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Coláiste Éamann Rís teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Éamann Rís teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Éamann Rís have Transition Year?
- 147 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 Coláiste Éamann Rís a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Éamann Rís is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Éamann Rís's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Éamann Rís's roll number, 62540I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Éamann Rís?
- The closest is Coláiste Daibhéid. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Éamann RísThis school | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste DaibhéidCorcaigh | 600 m | 151 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Coláiste Chríost RíCork | 600 m | 502 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolCork | 800 m | 190 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Aloysius SchoolCork | 900 m | 323 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christ King Girls' Secondary SchoolCork | 1.0 km | 700 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation Brothers CollegeCork | 1.1 km | 692 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
St Patrick's RoadCork
T12XT96
- Principal: Aaron Wolfe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 496 2025
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cercork.ie
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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 Coláiste Éamann Rís for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar