SN Seosamh Cobh

Cobh, Co. Cork

261 pupilsMostly boysCatholic

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SN Seosamh Cobh is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 P270). Eoin Kennedy is the principal of SN Seosamh Cobh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
261
Boys and girls
Mostly boys · 260 boys, 1 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15718I

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 SN Seosamh Cobh?
SN Seosamh Cobh is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 P270).
Who is the principal of SN Seosamh Cobh?
Eoin Kennedy is the principal of SN Seosamh Cobh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Seosamh Cobh?
SN Seosamh Cobh has 261 pupils: 260 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Seosamh Cobh a mixed school?
SN Seosamh Cobh takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of SN Seosamh Cobh?
SN Seosamh Cobh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Seosamh Cobh teach through Irish?
No. SN Seosamh Cobh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Seosamh Cobh a DEIS school?
No. SN Seosamh Cobh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Seosamh Cobh's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Seosamh Cobh's roll number, 15718I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Seosamh Cobh?
The closest is St Marys National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 6 schools in Cobh · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

SN Seosamh Cobh compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Seosamh CobhThis school 261 Mostly boys Catholic No No
St Marys National SchoolCobh 200 m 248 Girls Catholic No No
Gaelscoile CobhCobh 400 m 46 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Cobh NSCobh 500 m 15 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCobh 1.6 km 679 Mixed Catholic No No
Monkstown NSMonkstown 2.9 km 194 Mixed Catholic No No
Star of the Sea Primary SchoolPassage West 3.5 km 352 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Cobh
Co. Cork
P24P270

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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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