How many pupils go to Our Lady of Lourdes?

Our Lady of Lourdes has 215 pupils: 215 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady of Lourdes a mixed school?

No. Our Lady of Lourdes is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Our Lady of Lourdes?

Our Lady of Lourdes has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Our Lady of Lourdes teach through Irish?

No. Our Lady of Lourdes teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Our Lady of Lourdes a DEIS school?

No. Our Lady of Lourdes is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our Lady of Lourdes's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Lourdes's roll number, 17313P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Lourdes?

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

Our Lady of Lourdes

Cork, Co. Cork

215 pupilsGirlsCatholic

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At a glance

Our Lady of Lourdes is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 RR98). Mercedes Campion is the principal of Our Lady of Lourdes, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 215
Boys and girls: Girls only · 215 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17313P

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 Our Lady of Lourdes?: Our Lady of Lourdes is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 RR98).
Who is the principal of Our Lady of Lourdes?: Mercedes Campion is the principal of Our Lady of Lourdes, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Lourdes?: Our Lady of Lourdes has 215 pupils: 215 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes a mixed school?: No. Our Lady of Lourdes is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Our Lady of Lourdes?: Our Lady of Lourdes has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Our Lady of Lourdes teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady of Lourdes teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes a DEIS school?: No. Our Lady of Lourdes is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Lady of Lourdes's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady of Lourdes's roll number, 17313P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady of Lourdes?: The closest is Scoil Aislinn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady of Lourdes compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady of LourdesThis school		215	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AislinnCork	300 m	36	Mostly boys	Not known	No	No
SN Naomh AntaineCork	500 m	581	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Chriost RiCork	800 m	453	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Kevins SchoolCork	900 m	10	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Brid CCork	1.0 km	374	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Ballintemple NSCork	1.1 km	250	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballinlough Road
Cork
T12RR98

Principal: Mercedes Campion on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 496 3616
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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