Coláiste Chríost Rí
Cork, Co. Cork
502 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 30 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 11 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
502 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 60
- 2nd year
- 67
- 3rd year
- 86
- TY
- 117
- 5th year
- 95
- 6th year
- 77
Transition Year: 117 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 Chríost Rí is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 YF83). Coláiste Chríost Rí has 502 students: 502 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 502 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Presentation Brothers Schools Trust
- Language
- Some subjects through Irish for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62560O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Chríost Rí?
- Coláiste Chríost Rí is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 YF83).
- How many students go to Coláiste Chríost Rí?
- Coláiste Chríost Rí has 502 students: 502 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Chríost Rí?
- Patrick G Mcaree is the principal of Coláiste Chríost Rí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Chríost Rí a mixed school?
- No. Coláiste Chríost Rí is a boys' school.
- Is Coláiste Chríost Rí fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Chríost Rí 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 Chríost Rí?
- Coláiste Chríost Rí has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Presentation Brothers Schools Trust.
- Does Coláiste Chríost Rí teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Chríost Rí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Chríost Rí have Transition Year?
- 117 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 Chríost Rí a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Chríost Rí is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Chríost Rí's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chríost Rí's roll number, 62560O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chríost Rí?
- 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 Chríost RíThis school | 502 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste DaibhéidCorcaigh | 500 m | 151 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Christ King Girls' Secondary SchoolCork | 600 m | 700 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Éamann RísCork | 600 m | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Ashton SchoolCork | 1.0 km | 539 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolCork | 1.2 km | 190 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Aloysius SchoolCork | 1.4 km | 323 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Capwell Road,Turners Cross,
Cork.
T12YF83
- Principal: Patrick G Mcaree on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 427 4904
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ccrcork.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Bunscoil Chriost Ri200 m
- St Kevins School400 m
- Our Lady of Lourdes700 m
- Scoil Aislinn800 m
- Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa1.0 km
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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Coláiste Chríost Rí for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar