How many pupils go to Scoil Padre Pio NS?

Scoil Padre Pio NS has 264 pupils: 137 boys and 127 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Padre Pio NS a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Padre Pio NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Padre Pio NS?

Scoil Padre Pio NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Padre Pio NS teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Padre Pio NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Padre Pio NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Padre Pio NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Padre Pio NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Padre Pio NS's roll number, 18217B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Padre Pio NS?

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

Scoil Padre Pio NS

Cork, Co. Cork

264 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Padre Pio NS is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 DH24). Sinéad Elliffe is the principal of Scoil Padre Pio NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 264
Boys and girls: Mixed · 137 boys, 127 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18217B

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 Scoil Padre Pio NS?: Scoil Padre Pio NS is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 DH24).
Who is the principal of Scoil Padre Pio NS?: Sinéad Elliffe is the principal of Scoil Padre Pio NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Padre Pio NS?: Scoil Padre Pio NS has 264 pupils: 137 boys and 127 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Padre Pio NS a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Padre Pio NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Padre Pio NS?: Scoil Padre Pio NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Padre Pio NS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Padre Pio NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Padre Pio NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Padre Pio NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Padre Pio NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Padre Pio NS's roll number, 18217B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Padre Pio NS?: The closest is Scoil Iosagain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Padre Pio NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Padre Pio NSThis school		264	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil IosagainCork	600 m	222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys SeniorCork	800 m	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Aiseiri ChriostCork	800 m	232	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Vincents Convent NSCork	800 m	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ColmcilleCork	900 m	264	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoineCork	1.0 km	195	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Churchfield Terrace West
Churchfield
Cork
T23DH24

Principal: Sinéad Elliffe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 430 2045
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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