St Patricks College
Cork, Co. Cork
218 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
218 students: 174 girls and 44 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 58
- 2nd year
- 42
- 3rd year
- 41
- TY
- 26
- 5th year
- 38
- 6th year
- 13
Transition Year: 26 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (41). 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
St Patricks College is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 HX04). St Patricks College has 218 students: 44 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 44 boys, 174 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Cork & Ross
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 62730N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Patricks College?
- St Patricks College is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 HX04).
- How many students go to St Patricks College?
- St Patricks College has 218 students: 44 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Patricks College?
- Brian Cronin is the principal of St Patricks College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Patricks College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Patricks College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Patricks College fee-paying?
- No. St Patricks College 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 St Patricks College?
- St Patricks College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Cork & Ross.
- Does St Patricks College teach through Irish?
- No. St Patricks College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Patricks College have Transition Year?
- 26 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (41). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Patricks College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Patricks College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Patricks College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks College's roll number, 62730N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Patricks College?
- The closest is Cork Educate Together Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks CollegeThis school | 218 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Cork Educate Together Secondary SchoolCork | 600 m | 403 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Mayfield Community SchoolCork | 900 m | 362 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Christian Brothers CollegeCork | 1.0 km | 919 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireCork | 1.1 km | 432 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Angela's CollegeCork | 1.2 km | 606 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Aidan's Community CollegeCork | 1.5 km | 309 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Gardiner's HillCork
T23HX04
- Principal: Brian Cronin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 450 3055
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stpatrickscork.org
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Padraig Naofa C100 m
- SN Padraig Naofa100 m
- St Patricks B NS100 m
- SN Mharcuis B400 m
- St Lukes Mixed NS500 m
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 St Patricks College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar