How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?

Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine has 195 pupils: 96 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine's roll number, 19714U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?

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

Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine

Cork, Co. Cork

195 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 AH26). Maura Fennessy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 195
Boys and girls: Mixed · 96 boys, 99 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19714U

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?: Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 AH26).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?: Maura Fennessy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?: Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine has 195 pupils: 96 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?: Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine's roll number, 19714U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine?: The closest is Scoil Padre Pio NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoine compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoineThis school		195	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Padre Pio NSCork	1.0 km	264	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil IosagainCork	1.6 km	222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Iosef NaofaCork	1.6 km	215	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ColmcilleCork	1.7 km	264	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Aiseiri ChriostCork	1.7 km	232	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys SeniorCork	1.8 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Knocknaheeny
Cork
T23AH26

Principal: Maura Fennessy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 439 2507
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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