How many pupils go to Scoil Ghobnatan?

Scoil Ghobnatan has 470 pupils: 247 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Ghobnatan a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Ghobnatan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Ghobnatan?

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

Does Scoil Ghobnatan teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Ghobnatan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Ghobnatan a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Ghobnatan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ghobnatan's roll number, 19256Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Ghobnatan?

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

Scoil Ghobnatan

Mallow, Co. Cork

470 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Ghobnatan is a primary school in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 KW86). Donal O'Shea is the principal of Scoil Ghobnatan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 470
Boys and girls: Mixed · 247 boys, 223 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19256Q

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 Ghobnatan?: Scoil Ghobnatan is a primary school in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 KW86).
Who is the principal of Scoil Ghobnatan?: Donal O'Shea is the principal of Scoil Ghobnatan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Ghobnatan?: Scoil Ghobnatan has 470 pupils: 247 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Ghobnatan a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Ghobnatan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Ghobnatan?: Scoil Ghobnatan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Ghobnatan teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Ghobnatan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Ghobnatan a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Ghobnatan is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Ghobnatan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ghobnatan's roll number, 19256Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Ghobnatan?: The closest is Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Ghobnatan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil GhobnatanThis school		470	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gael Scoil Thomais DaibhisMagh Ealla	600 m	412	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh Padraig Boys Senior SchoolMallow	1.0 km	212	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Convent Girls Senior National SchoolMallow	1.5 km	246	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN IosagainMallow	1.5 km	133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na TrionoideNewmarket	about 2.7 km	182	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mallow Community National SchoolMallow	2.8 km	202	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Bellevue
Mallow
Co. Cork
P51KW86

Principal: Donal O'Shea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 022 22192
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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