Cork Educate Together Secondary School

Cork, Co. Cork

403 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)First year
Applications close
Thursday, 22 OctoberFirst yearAdd to calendar
Offers by
Monday, 9 NovemberFirst yearAdd to calendar
Accept by
Monday, 23 NovemberTwo weeks following offer, by 23rd November 2026Add to calendar

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

403 students: 188 girls and 215 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
53
2nd year
61
3rd year
71
TY
83
5th year
76
6th year
59

Transition Year: 83 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

Cork Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 DF3A). Cork Educate Together Secondary School has 403 students: 215 boys and 188 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 215 boys, 188 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Patron
Educate Together
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
68263P

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Cork Educate Together Secondary School?
Cork Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 DF3A).
How many students go to Cork Educate Together Secondary School?
Cork Educate Together Secondary School has 403 students: 215 boys and 188 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Cork Educate Together Secondary School?
Colm O'Connor is the principal of Cork Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Cork Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Cork Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Cork Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Cork Educate Together 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 Cork Educate Together Secondary School?
Cork Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Cork Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Cork Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Cork Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
83 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 Cork Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Cork Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cork Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cork Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68263P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Cork Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is Christian Brothers College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 27 schools in Cork · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Cork · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest secondary schools

Cork Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Cork Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 403 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Christian Brothers CollegeCork 500 m 919 Boys Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct No No
Scoil MhuireCork 600 m 432 Girls Secondary Fee‑paying None found yet No No
St Patricks CollegeCork 600 m 218 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No Yes
St. Angela's CollegeCork 700 m 606 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
St Vincent's Secondary SchoolCork 1.2 km 283 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Coláiste DaibhéidCorcaigh 1.2 km 151 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet Yes Yes

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Contact

c/o Griffith College
Wellington Road
Cork
T23DF3A

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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

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