How many pupils go to Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?

Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis has 412 pupils: 208 boys and 204 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis a mixed school?

Yes. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?

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

Does Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis teach through Irish?

Yes. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis a DEIS school?

No. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis's roll number, 19886D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?

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

Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis

Magh Ealla, Co. Cork

412 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis is a primary school in Magh Ealla, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 EY22). Máire Ní Mhainnín is the principal of Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 412
Boys and girls: Mixed · 208 boys, 204 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19886D

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 Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?: Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis is a primary school in Magh Ealla, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 EY22).
Who is the principal of Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?: Máire Ní Mhainnín is the principal of Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?: Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis has 412 pupils: 208 boys and 204 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis a mixed school?: Yes. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?: Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis teach through Irish?: Yes. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis a DEIS school?: No. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis's roll number, 19886D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?: The closest is Scoil Ghobnatan. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gael Scoil Thomais DaibhisThis school		412	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil GhobnatanMallow	600 m	470	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh Padraig Boys Senior SchoolMallow	1.5 km	212	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Convent Girls Senior National SchoolMallow	2.0 km	246	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN IosagainMallow	2.0 km	133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mallow Community National SchoolMallow	3.0 km	202	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil na TrionoideNewmarket	about 3.2 km	182	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cnoc an tSamhraidh
Magh Ealla
Co. Chorcaí
P51EY22

Principal: Máire Ní Mhainnín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 022 42709
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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