How many pupils go to Greenmount Monastery NS?

Greenmount Monastery NS has 240 pupils: 131 boys and 109 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Greenmount Monastery NS a mixed school?

Yes. Greenmount Monastery NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Greenmount Monastery NS?

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

Does Greenmount Monastery NS teach through Irish?

No. Greenmount Monastery NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Greenmount Monastery NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Greenmount Monastery NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Greenmount Monastery NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Greenmount Monastery NS's roll number, 12473M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Greenmount Monastery NS?

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

Greenmount Monastery NS

Greenmount, Co. Cork

240 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Greenmount Monastery NS is a primary school in Greenmount, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HE14). Finbarr Hurley is the principal of Greenmount Monastery NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 240
Boys and girls: Mixed · 131 boys, 109 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12473M

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Thursday 1 October (passed)Junior Infants applications
Applications close: Friday 23 OctoberJunior Infants applications
Offers by: Friday 20 NovemberJunior Infants applicants notified
Accept by: Monday 30 NovemberJunior Infants acceptance deadline

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Questions parents ask

Where is Greenmount Monastery NS?: Greenmount Monastery NS is a primary school in Greenmount, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 HE14).
Who is the principal of Greenmount Monastery NS?: Finbarr Hurley is the principal of Greenmount Monastery NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Greenmount Monastery NS?: Greenmount Monastery NS has 240 pupils: 131 boys and 109 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Greenmount Monastery NS a mixed school?: Yes. Greenmount Monastery NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Greenmount Monastery NS?: Greenmount Monastery NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Greenmount Monastery NS teach through Irish?: No. Greenmount Monastery NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Greenmount Monastery NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Greenmount Monastery NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Greenmount Monastery NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Greenmount Monastery NS's roll number, 12473M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Greenmount Monastery NS?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Greenmount Monastery NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Greenmount Monastery NSThis school		240	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh MhuireCork	400 m	312	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Barra NaofaCork	500 m	75	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Iosef NaofaCork	800 m	215	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Maria AssumptaCork	900 m	168	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Cork Educate Together National SchoolCork	900 m	193	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh NaofaCork	900 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Green Street
Greenmount
Co. Cork
T12HE14

Principal: Finbarr Hurley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 496 6242
Email: [email protected]
Website: greenmount.ie
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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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