Monkstown NS

Monkstown, Co. Cork

194 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Monkstown NS is a primary school in Monkstown, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 RX23). Orla O Shea is the principal of Monkstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
194
Boys and girls
Mixed · 95 boys, 99 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17323S

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 Monkstown NS?
Monkstown NS is a primary school in Monkstown, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 RX23).
Who is the principal of Monkstown NS?
Orla O Shea is the principal of Monkstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Monkstown NS?
Monkstown NS has 194 pupils: 95 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Monkstown NS a mixed school?
Yes. Monkstown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Monkstown NS?
Monkstown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Monkstown NS teach through Irish?
No. Monkstown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Monkstown NS a DEIS school?
No. Monkstown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Monkstown NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Monkstown NS's roll number, 17323S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Monkstown NS?
The closest is Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Closest schools

Monkstown NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Monkstown NSThis school 194 Mixed Catholic No No
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCobh 1.4 km 679 Mixed Catholic No No
Star of the Sea Primary SchoolPassage West 1.8 km 352 Mixed Catholic No No
Shanbally NSRingaskiddy 2.4 km 192 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys National SchoolCobh 2.8 km 248 Girls Catholic No No
Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NSRingaskiddy 2.9 km 58 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Seosamh CobhCobh 2.9 km 261 Mostly boys Catholic No No

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Contact

Chapel Hill
Monkstown
Co. Cork
T12RX23

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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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