Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh
Cork, Co. Cork
715 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
715 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 124
- 2nd year
- 118
- 3rd year
- 117
- TY
- 121
- 5th year
- 118
- 6th year
- 117
Transition Year: 121 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 an Spioraid Naoimh is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 C938). Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh has 715 students: 715 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 715 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Presentation Brothers Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62580U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh?
- Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 C938).
- How many students go to Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh?
- Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh has 715 students: 715 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh?
- Colman O Tuama is the principal of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh a mixed school?
- No. Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh is a boys' school.
- Is Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh 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 an Spioraid Naoimh?
- Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Presentation Brothers Schools Trust.
- Does Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh have Transition Year?
- 121 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 an Spioraid Naoimh a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh's roll number, 62580U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh?
- The closest is Bishopstown Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste an Spioraid NaoimhThis school | 715 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Bishopstown Community SchoolCork | 600 m | 306 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mount Mercy CollegeCork | 800 m | 811 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Terence Mac Swiney Community CollegeCork | 2.5 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolCork | 2.7 km | 190 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| Presentation Brothers CollegeCork | 2.8 km | 692 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| St Aloysius SchoolCork | 2.8 km | 323 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BishopstownCork
T12C938
- Principal: Colman O Tuama on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 454 3790
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: csncork.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
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