How many pupils go to Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?

Bunscoil na Toirbhirte has 273 pupils: 52 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil na Toirbhirte a mixed school?

Bunscoil na Toirbhirte takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?

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

Does Bunscoil na Toirbhirte teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil na Toirbhirte teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil na Toirbhirte a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil na Toirbhirte is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil na Toirbhirte's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil na Toirbhirte's roll number, 16128P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?

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

Bunscoil na Toirbhirte

Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

273 pupilsMostly girlsCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil na Toirbhirte is a primary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 FE82). Michael Mc Carthy is the principal of Bunscoil na Toirbhirte, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 273
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 52 boys, 221 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16128P

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 na Toirbhirte?: Bunscoil na Toirbhirte is a primary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 FE82).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?: Michael Mc Carthy is the principal of Bunscoil na Toirbhirte, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?: Bunscoil na Toirbhirte has 273 pupils: 52 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil na Toirbhirte a mixed school?: Bunscoil na Toirbhirte takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?: Bunscoil na Toirbhirte has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil na Toirbhirte teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil na Toirbhirte teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil na Toirbhirte a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil na Toirbhirte is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil na Toirbhirte's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil na Toirbhirte's roll number, 16128P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil na Toirbhirte?: The closest is Scoil na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bunscoil na Toirbhirte compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil na ToirbhirteThis school		273	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na mBraithreMitchelstown	300 m	172	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile ui GhiblinMitchelstown	4.6 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilbehenny NSMitchelstown	5.1 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballindangan Mixed NSMitchelstown	5.8 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Curraghagalla NSKilworth	6.7 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Gleann na hUladhMitchelstown	6.8 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Mitchelstown
Co. Cork
P67FE82

Principal: Michael Mc Carthy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 025 24264
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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