How many pupils go to Scoil na mBuachailli?

Scoil na mBuachailli has 235 pupils: 234 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil na mBuachailli a mixed school?

Scoil na mBuachailli takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Scoil na mBuachailli?

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

Does Scoil na mBuachailli teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil na mBuachailli a DEIS school?

No. Scoil na mBuachailli is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil na mBuachailli's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBuachailli's roll number, 20022V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil na mBuachailli?

The closest is Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil na mBuachailli

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

235 pupilsMostly boysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil na mBuachailli is a primary school in Clonakilty, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 X788). Norma Harte is the principal of Scoil na mBuachailli, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 235
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 234 boys, 1 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20022V

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 na mBuachailli?: Scoil na mBuachailli is a primary school in Clonakilty, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 X788).
Who is the principal of Scoil na mBuachailli?: Norma Harte is the principal of Scoil na mBuachailli, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil na mBuachailli?: Scoil na mBuachailli has 235 pupils: 234 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil na mBuachailli a mixed school?: Scoil na mBuachailli takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Scoil na mBuachailli?: Scoil na mBuachailli has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil na mBuachailli teach through Irish?: No. Scoil na mBuachailli teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil na mBuachailli a DEIS school?: No. Scoil na mBuachailli is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil na mBuachailli's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil na mBuachailli's roll number, 20022V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil na mBuachailli?: The closest is Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil na mBuachailli compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil na mBuachailliThis school		235	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí ChoileáinCloch na gCoillte	900 m	388	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Joseph's Girls National SchoolClonakilty	1.0 km	192	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Kilgariffe NSClonakilty	1.3 km	45	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Bunscoil FachtnaRosscarbery	about 2.4 km	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil DhairbhreClonakilty	4.4 km	36	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisavaird Mixed NSClonakilty	4.9 km	70	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

O'Rahilly Street
Clonakilty
Co. Cork
P85X788

Principal: Norma Harte on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 023 883 4487
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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