St Peter's Community School
Passage West, Co. Cork
354 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
354 students: 183 girls and 171 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 53
- 2nd year
- 62
- 3rd year
- 57
- TY
- 66
- 5th year
- 64
- 6th year
- 52
Transition Year: 66 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
St Peter's Community School is a community school in Passage West, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 DX46). St Peter's Community School has 354 students: 171 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 171 boys, 183 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91391H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Peter's Community School?
- St Peter's Community School is a community school in Passage West, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 DX46).
- How many students go to St Peter's Community School?
- St Peter's Community School has 354 students: 171 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Peter's Community School?
- Tony Mc Sweeney is the principal of St Peter's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Peter's Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Peter's Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Peter's Community School fee-paying?
- No. St Peter's Community 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 St Peter's Community School?
- St Peter's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy.
- Does St Peter's Community School teach through Irish?
- No. St Peter's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Peter's Community School have Transition Year?
- 66 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 St Peter's Community School a DEIS school?
- No. St Peter's Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Peter's Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Peter's Community School's roll number, 91391H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Peter's Community School?
- The closest is St Francis Capuchin College. 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 Peter's Community SchoolThis school | 354 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Francis Capuchin CollegeRochestown | 2.5 km | 730 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste MuireCobh | 3.4 km | 709 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Carrignafoy Community CollegeCobh | 3.9 km | 322 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Nagle Community CollegeBlackrock | 5.2 km | 315 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui LeighinCarraig Uí Leighin | 6.1 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Ursuline College BlackrockCork | 6.2 km | 352 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Passage WestCo Cork
T12DX46
- Principal: Tony Mc Sweeney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 484 1599
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stpeters.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Star of the Sea Primary School100 m
- Monkstown NS1.9 km
- Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh2.5 km
- St Marys Special School2.9 km
- St Marys National School3.3 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 St Peter's Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar