Skibbereen Community School
Skibbereen, Co. Cork
956 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
956 students: 461 girls and 495 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 167
- 2nd year
- 153
- 3rd year
- 170
- TY
- 154
- 5th year
- 167
- 6th year
- 145
Transition Year: 154 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
Skibbereen Community School is a community school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 P520). Skibbereen Community School has 956 students: 495 boys and 461 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 495 boys, 461 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91516B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Skibbereen Community School?
- Skibbereen Community School is a community school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 P520).
- How many students go to Skibbereen Community School?
- Skibbereen Community School has 956 students: 495 boys and 461 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Skibbereen Community School?
- Anton O'Mahony is the principal of Skibbereen Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Skibbereen Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Skibbereen Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Skibbereen Community School fee-paying?
- No. Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen Community School?
- Skibbereen Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross.
- Does Skibbereen Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Skibbereen Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Skibbereen Community School have Transition Year?
- 154 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 Skibbereen Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Skibbereen Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Skibbereen Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Skibbereen Community School's roll number, 91516B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Skibbereen Community School?
- The closest is Mount St Michael. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skibbereen Community SchoolThis school | 956 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Mount St MichaelRosscarbery | 16.2 km | 403 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail BheanntraíBantry | 18.9 km | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Schull Community CollegeSchull | 20.4 km | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Maria Immaculata Community CollegeDunmanway | 20.5 km | 642 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Clonakilty Community CollegeClonakilty | 26.7 km | 696 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolClonakilty | 27.2 km | 568 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
SkibbereenCo Cork
P81P520
- Principal: Anton O'Mahony on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 028 51172
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.skibbereencommunityschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Skibbereen Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar