How many pupils go to Realt na Maidine?

Realt na Maidine has 107 pupils: 107 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Realt na Maidine a mixed school?

No. Realt na Maidine is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Realt na Maidine?

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

Does Realt na Maidine teach through Irish?

No. Realt na Maidine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Realt na Maidine a DEIS school?

Yes. Realt na Maidine is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Realt na Maidine's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Realt na Maidine's roll number, 18734V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Realt na Maidine?

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

Realt na Maidine

Cork, Co. Cork

107 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Realt na Maidine is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 R657). Donal Deasy is the principal of Realt na Maidine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 107
Boys and girls: Boys only · 107 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18734V

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 Realt na Maidine?: Realt na Maidine is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 R657).
Who is the principal of Realt na Maidine?: Donal Deasy is the principal of Realt na Maidine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Realt na Maidine?: Realt na Maidine has 107 pupils: 107 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Realt na Maidine a mixed school?: No. Realt na Maidine is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Realt na Maidine?: Realt na Maidine has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Realt na Maidine teach through Irish?: No. Realt na Maidine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Realt na Maidine a DEIS school?: Yes. Realt na Maidine is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Realt na Maidine's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Realt na Maidine's roll number, 18734V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Realt na Maidine?: The closest is Scoil Maria Assumpta. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Realt na Maidine compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Realt na MaidineThis school		107	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Maria AssumptaCork	500 m	168	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh NaofaCork	600 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Rochestown Community Special SchoolCork City	about 700 m	66	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN B Togher CorkCork	1.3 km	252	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Athair Maitiu CTogher	1.3 km	252	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Bunscoil Chriost RiCork	1.4 km	453	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Connolly Road
Ballyphehane
Cork
T12R657

Principal: Donal Deasy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 496 2696
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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