How many pupils go to Scoil Ursula?

Scoil Ursula has 182 pupils: 84 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Ursula a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Ursula takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Ursula?

Scoil Ursula has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Ursula teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Ursula teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Ursula a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Ursula is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Ursula's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ursula's roll number, 05940D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Ursula?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Micheal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Ursula

Blackrock, Co. Cork

182 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Ursula is a primary school in Blackrock, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 XC91). Liz Cronin is the principal of Scoil Ursula, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 182
Boys and girls: Mixed · 84 boys, 98 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 05940D

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Ursula?: Scoil Ursula is a primary school in Blackrock, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 XC91).
Who is the principal of Scoil Ursula?: Liz Cronin is the principal of Scoil Ursula, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Ursula?: Scoil Ursula has 182 pupils: 84 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Ursula a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Ursula takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Ursula?: Scoil Ursula has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Ursula teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Ursula teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Ursula a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Ursula is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Ursula's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ursula's roll number, 05940D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Ursula?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Micheal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Ursula compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil UrsulaThis school		182	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh MichealCork	400 m	102	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil MhachanCorcaigh	800 m	139	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil na Croise NaofaCork	800 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Barra Naofa CailiniCork	1.2 km	316	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Barra Naofa BhuachCork	1.2 km	280	Boys	Catholic	No	No
School of the Divine Child (Scoil an Linbh Íosa)Cork	1.3 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Blackrock Road
Blackrock
T12XC91

Principal: Liz Cronin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 435 8476
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 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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