How many pupils go to St Patricks B NS?

St Patricks B NS has 152 pupils: 152 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Patricks B NS a mixed school?

No. St Patricks B NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Patricks B NS?

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

Does St Patricks B NS teach through Irish?

No. St Patricks B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Patricks B NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Patricks B NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Patricks B NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks B NS's roll number, 17045Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Patricks B NS?

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

St Patricks B NS

Cork, Co. Cork

152 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Patricks B NS is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 AX20). Shane Foley is the principal of St Patricks B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 152
Boys and girls: Boys only · 152 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17045Q

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 St Patricks B NS?: St Patricks B NS is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 AX20).
Who is the principal of St Patricks B NS?: Shane Foley is the principal of St Patricks B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks B NS?: St Patricks B NS has 152 pupils: 152 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks B NS a mixed school?: No. St Patricks B NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Patricks B NS?: St Patricks B NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks B NS teach through Irish?: No. St Patricks B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks B NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Patricks B NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Patricks B NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks B NS's roll number, 17045Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks B NS?: The closest is SN Padraig Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Patricks B NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Patricks B NSThis school		152	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Padraig NaofaCork	100 m	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Padraig Naofa CCork	100 m	128	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Lukes Mixed NSCork	400 m	96	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Mharcuis BCork	500 m	99	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Bhreanndain CCork	800 m	115	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil an Ghoirt AlainnCorcaigh	800 m	393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No

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Contact

Gardiner's Hill
Cork
T23AX20

Principal: Shane Foley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 450 2024
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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