How many pupils go to Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?

Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh has 679 pupils: 377 boys and 302 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?

Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh's roll number, 13450F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?

The closest is Monkstown NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh

Cobh, Co. Cork

679 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 VN20). Sinéad Flannery is the principal of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 679
Boys and girls: Mixed · 377 boys, 302 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13450F

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 Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?: Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 VN20).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?: Sinéad Flannery is the principal of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?: Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh has 679 pupils: 377 boys and 302 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?: Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh's roll number, 13450F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh?: The closest is Monkstown NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighThis school		679	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monkstown NSMonkstown	1.4 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys National SchoolCobh	1.4 km	248	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Seosamh CobhCobh	1.6 km	261	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Cobh NSCobh	1.9 km	15	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Gaelscoile CobhCobh	2.0 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Star of the Sea Primary SchoolPassage West	2.5 km	352	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Rushbrooke
Cobh
Co. Cork
P24VN20

Principal: Sinéad Flannery on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 481 1019
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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