Who is the principal of Mayfield Community School?

Kieran Golden is the principal of Mayfield Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Mayfield Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Mayfield Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Mayfield Community School fee-paying?

No. Mayfield 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 Mayfield Community School?

Mayfield Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross.

Does Mayfield Community School teach through Irish?

No. Mayfield Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mayfield Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Mayfield Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Mayfield Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mayfield Community School's roll number, 91400F, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Mayfield Community School?

The closest is St Patricks College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Mayfield Community School

Cork, Co. Cork

362 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

362 students: 145 girls and 217 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 52
2nd year: 47
3rd year: 63
TY: 69
5th year: 52
6th year: 79

Transition Year: 69 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

Mayfield Community School is a community school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 DP95). Mayfield Community School has 362 students: 217 boys and 145 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 217 boys, 145 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross
Language: Some subjects through Irish for some students
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91400F

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mayfield Community School?: Mayfield Community School is a community school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 DP95).
How many students go to Mayfield Community School?: Mayfield Community School has 362 students: 217 boys and 145 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Mayfield Community School?: Kieran Golden is the principal of Mayfield Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Mayfield Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Mayfield Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Mayfield Community School fee-paying?: No. Mayfield 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 Mayfield Community School?: Mayfield Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross.
Does Mayfield Community School teach through Irish?: No. Mayfield Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Mayfield Community School have Transition Year?: 69 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 Mayfield Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Mayfield Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Mayfield Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mayfield Community School's roll number, 91400F, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Mayfield Community School?: The closest is St Patricks College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Mayfield Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mayfield Community SchoolThis school		362	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Patricks CollegeCork	900 m	218	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Cork Educate Together Secondary SchoolCork	1.5 km	403	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St Aidan's Community CollegeCork	1.6 km	309	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Christian Brothers CollegeCork	1.9 km	919	Boys	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Scoil MhuireCork	2.0 km	432	Girls	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
St. Angela's CollegeCork	2.1 km	606	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Old Youghal Road
Mayfield
Cork
T23DP95

Principal: Kieran Golden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 450 6855
Email: [email protected]
Website: mayfieldcommunityschool.ie
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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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