Who is the principal of Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?

Donal O'Sullivan is the principal of Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire fee-paying?

No. Colaiste Pobail Naomh 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 Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?

Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.

Does Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire teach through Irish?

No. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?

Yes. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire's roll number, 76067L, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?

The closest is Nagle Rice Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire

Buttevant, Co. Cork

589 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

589 students: 299 girls and 290 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 90
2nd year: 109
3rd year: 108
TY: 88
5th year: 110
6th year: 84

Transition Year: 88 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (108). 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

Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Buttevant, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 NW93). Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire has 589 students: 290 boys and 299 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 290 boys, 299 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76067L

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?: Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Buttevant, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 NW93).
How many students go to Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?: Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire has 589 students: 290 boys and 299 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?: Donal O'Sullivan is the principal of Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire fee-paying?: No. Colaiste Pobail Naomh 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 Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?: Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
Does Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire have Transition Year?: 88 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (108). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire's roll number, 76067L, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire?: The closest is Nagle Rice Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste Pobail Naomh MhuireThis school		589	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Nagle Rice Secondary SchoolDoneraile	6.6 km	260	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
St Mary's Secondary SchoolMallow	10.9 km	749	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Patrician AcademyMallow	11.0 km	568	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Davis CollegeMallow	12.7 km	1,033	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Scoil na mBráithre ChríostaíCharleville	13.1 km	313	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolCharleville	13.1 km	322	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Creggane
Station Road
Buttevant
Co. Cork
P51NW93

Principal: Donal O'Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 022 23733
Email: [email protected]
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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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