How many pupils go to Whitegate Mixed NS?

Whitegate Mixed NS has 87 pupils: 50 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Whitegate Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Whitegate Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Whitegate Mixed NS?

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

Does Whitegate Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. Whitegate Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Whitegate Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Whitegate Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Whitegate Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Whitegate Mixed NS's roll number, 11992I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Whitegate Mixed NS?

The closest is SN Ath Fhada. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Whitegate Mixed NS

Whitegate, Co. Cork

87 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Whitegate Mixed NS is a primary school in Whitegate, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 A062). Helena O'Neill is the principal of Whitegate Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 87
Boys and girls: Mixed · 50 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11992I

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 Whitegate Mixed NS?: Whitegate Mixed NS is a primary school in Whitegate, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 A062).
Who is the principal of Whitegate Mixed NS?: Helena O'Neill is the principal of Whitegate Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Whitegate Mixed NS?: Whitegate Mixed NS has 87 pupils: 50 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Whitegate Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Whitegate Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Whitegate Mixed NS?: Whitegate Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Whitegate Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Whitegate Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Whitegate Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Whitegate Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Whitegate Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Whitegate Mixed NS's roll number, 11992I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Whitegate Mixed NS?: The closest is SN Ath Fhada. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Whitegate Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Whitegate Mixed NSThis school		87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ath FhadaMidleton	2.5 km	304	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cobh NSCobh	4.8 km	15	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Walterstown NSCobh	4.8 km	183	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bun an TsabhairneCrosshaven	4.9 km	193	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoile CobhCobh	4.9 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Templebrady NSCrosshaven	5.0 km	68	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Corkbeg
Whitegate
Co. Cork
P25A062

Principal: Helena O'Neill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 466 1622
Email: [email protected]
Website: whitegatens.ie
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In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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