Scoil Mhuire
Béal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh, Co. Cork
109 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
109 students: 57 girls and 52 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 20
- 2nd year
- 18
- 3rd year
- 26
- TY
- 11
- 5th year
- 18
- 6th year
- 16
Transition Year: 11 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (26). 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
Scoil Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Béal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 YP62). Scoil Mhuire has 109 students: 52 boys and 57 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 52 boys, 57 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70931T
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Mhuire?
- Scoil Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Béal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 YP62).
- How many students go to Scoil Mhuire?
- Scoil Mhuire has 109 students: 52 boys and 57 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?
- Sean Óg Ó Duinnín is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Mhuire 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 Scoil Mhuire?
- Scoil Mhuire has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?
- Yes. Scoil Mhuire is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Scoil Mhuire have Transition Year?
- 11 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (26). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 70931T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?
- The closest is Colaiste Ghobnatan. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil MhuireThis school | 109 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Colaiste GhobnatanMachromtha | 11.4 km | 212 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Maria Immaculata Community CollegeDunmanway | 17.0 km | 642 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeMacroom | 19.6 km | 409 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| McEgan CollegeMacroom | 19.8 km | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMacroom | 19.9 km | 431 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Pobalscoil Inbhear ScéineKenmare | 24.2 km | 646 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Béal Atha'n GhaorthaidhCo Chorcaí
P12YP62
- Principal: Sean Óg Ó Duinnín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 026 47050
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Fionnbarra400 m
- Inchigeela NS7.6 km
- S N Rae na nDoiri7.7 km
- Mocomhog NS8.8 km
- Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse8.9 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 Scoil Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar