Ursuline College Blackrock
Cork, Co. Cork
352 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
352 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 70
- 2nd year
- 57
- 3rd year
- 70
- TY
- 47
- 5th year
- 63
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 47 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (70). 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
Ursuline College Blackrock is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HR04). Ursuline College Blackrock has 352 students: 352 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 352 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 62650P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ursuline College Blackrock?
- Ursuline College Blackrock is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HR04).
- How many students go to Ursuline College Blackrock?
- Ursuline College Blackrock has 352 students: 352 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ursuline College Blackrock?
- Patrick Mcbeth is the principal of Ursuline College Blackrock, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ursuline College Blackrock a mixed school?
- No. Ursuline College Blackrock is a girls' school.
- Is Ursuline College Blackrock fee-paying?
- No. Ursuline College Blackrock 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 Ursuline College Blackrock?
- Ursuline College Blackrock has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Ursuline College Blackrock teach through Irish?
- No. Ursuline College Blackrock teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ursuline College Blackrock have Transition Year?
- 47 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (70). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ursuline College Blackrock a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ursuline College Blackrock is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ursuline College Blackrock's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ursuline College Blackrock's roll number, 62650P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ursuline College Blackrock?
- The closest is Nagle Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline College BlackrockThis school | 352 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Nagle Community CollegeBlackrock | 1.0 km | 315 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 2.4 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ashton SchoolCork | 2.5 km | 539 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Douglas Community SchoolCork | 2.6 km | 605 | Boys | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mayfield Community SchoolCork | 2.7 km | 362 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste An PhiarsaighCorcaigh | 2.8 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 20 Oct | Yes | No |
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Contact
BlackrockCork
T12HR04
- Principal: Patrick Mcbeth on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 435 8012
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Ursula100 m
- Scoil Naomh Micheal300 m
- Gaelscoil Mhachan1.0 km
- Scoil na Croise Naofa1.0 km
- SN Barra Naofa Cailini1.1 km
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 Ursuline College Blackrock for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar