Christ King Girls' Secondary School
Cork, Co. Cork
700 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Monday, 2 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
700 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 88
- 2nd year
- 109
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 121
- 5th year
- 134
- 6th year
- 128
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
Christ King Girls' Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 R22C). Christ King Girls' Secondary School has 700 students: 700 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 700 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62692I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Christ King Girls' Secondary School?
- Christ King Girls' Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 R22C).
- How many students go to Christ King Girls' Secondary School?
- Christ King Girls' Secondary School has 700 students: 700 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Christ King Girls' Secondary School?
- Richel Long is the principal of Christ King Girls' Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Christ King Girls' Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Christ King Girls' Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Christ King Girls' Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Christ King Girls' 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 Christ King Girls' Secondary School?
- Christ King Girls' Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Christ King Girls' Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Christ King Girls' Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Christ King Girls' Secondary School 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 Christ King Girls' Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Christ King Girls' Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Christ King Girls' Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Christ King Girls' Secondary School's roll number, 62692I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Christ King Girls' Secondary School?
- The closest is Coláiste Chríost Rí. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ King Girls' Secondary SchoolThis school | 700 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste Chríost RíCork | 600 m | 502 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Éamann RísCork | 1.0 km | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste DaibhéidCorcaigh | 1.1 km | 151 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolCork | 1.1 km | 190 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | Yes |
| Ashton SchoolCork | 1.2 km | 539 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 1.3 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Half Moon LaneSouth Douglas Road
Cork
T12R22C
- Principal: Richel Long on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 496 1448
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.christkingschool.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Bunscoil Chriost Ri600 m
- Our Lady of Lourdes800 m
- Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa900 m
- St Kevins School1.0 km
- Scoil Aislinn1.0 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
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