Boherbue Comprehensive School
Boherbue, Co. Cork
551 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY
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Students this year
551 students: 274 girls and 277 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 95
- 2nd year
- 113
- 3rd year
- 97
- TY
- 84
- 5th year
- 84
- 6th year
- 78
Transition Year: 84 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
Boherbue Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Boherbue, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 TK28). Boherbue Comprehensive School has 551 students: 277 boys and 274 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 277 boys, 274 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Minister for Education
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 81009B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Boherbue Comprehensive School?
- Boherbue Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Boherbue, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 TK28).
- How many students go to Boherbue Comprehensive School?
- Boherbue Comprehensive School has 551 students: 277 boys and 274 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Boherbue Comprehensive School?
- Vera Leader is the principal of Boherbue Comprehensive School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Boherbue Comprehensive School a mixed school?
- Yes. Boherbue Comprehensive School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Boherbue Comprehensive School fee-paying?
- No. Boherbue Comprehensive 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 Boherbue Comprehensive School?
- Boherbue Comprehensive School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
- Does Boherbue Comprehensive School teach through Irish?
- No. Boherbue Comprehensive School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Boherbue Comprehensive School have Transition Year?
- 84 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 Boherbue Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
- No. Boherbue Comprehensive School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Boherbue Comprehensive School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Boherbue Comprehensive School's roll number, 81009B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Boherbue Comprehensive School?
- The closest is Scoil Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boherbue Comprehensive SchoolThis school | 551 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Scoil MhuireKanturk | 10.5 km | 271 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Millstreet Community SchoolMillstreet Town | 10.8 km | 359 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste TreasaKanturk | 11.2 km | 647 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil Phobail Sliabh LuachraRathmore | 15.4 km | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Hazelwood CollegeDromcollogher | 23.2 km | 562 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste GhobnatanMachromtha | 25.3 km | 212 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
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Contact
Boherbue Comprehensive SchoolBoherbue
Co. Cork
P51TK28
- Principal: Vera Leader on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 029 76032
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Boherbue NS600 m
- Derrinagree NS4.3 km
- SN Cuilinn ui Caoimh6.3 km
- SN Mhuire Mixed7.1 km
- Dromagh Mixed NS8.1 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 Boherbue Comprehensive School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar