How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?

Gaelscoil Bheanntrai has 119 pupils: 63 boys and 56 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Bheanntrai a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Bheanntrai takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?

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

Does Gaelscoil Bheanntrai teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Bheanntrai is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Bheanntrai a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Bheanntrai is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Bheanntrai's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bheanntrai's roll number, 20001N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?

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

Gaelscoil Bheanntrai

Beanntraí, Co. Cork

119 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Bheanntrai is a primary school in Beanntraí, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 VE44). Helena Ní Bhraoin is the principal of Gaelscoil Bheanntrai, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 119
Boys and girls: Mixed · 63 boys, 56 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20001N

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 Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?: Gaelscoil Bheanntrai is a primary school in Beanntraí, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 VE44).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?: Helena Ní Bhraoin is the principal of Gaelscoil Bheanntrai, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?: Gaelscoil Bheanntrai has 119 pupils: 63 boys and 56 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Bheanntrai a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bheanntrai takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?: Gaelscoil Bheanntrai has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Bheanntrai teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bheanntrai is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Bheanntrai a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Bheanntrai is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Bheanntrai's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bheanntrai's roll number, 20001N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bheanntrai?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Bheanntrai compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil BheanntraiThis school		119	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Mhuire agus BharraBantry	500 m	330	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brendans National SchoolBantry	1.0 km	26	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN an Droma MhoirBantry	6.3 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coomhola NSBantry	7.6 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumclugh NSBantry	7.9 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrigboy NSBantry	8.0 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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An Seisceann
Beanntraí
Co. Chorcaí
P75VE44

Principal: Helena Ní Bhraoin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 027 51966
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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