St Gabriels Special School

Cork, Co. Cork

54 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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St Gabriels Special School is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 EK57). David Thomas is the principal of St Gabriels Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
54
Boys and girls
Mixed · 38 boys, 16 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20074R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Gabriels Special School?
St Gabriels Special School is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 EK57).
Who is the principal of St Gabriels Special School?
David Thomas is the principal of St Gabriels Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Gabriels Special School?
St Gabriels Special School has 54 pupils: 38 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Gabriels Special School a mixed school?
Yes. St Gabriels Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Gabriels Special School?
St Gabriels Special School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Gabriels Special School teach through Irish?
No. St Gabriels Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Gabriels Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Gabriels Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Gabriels Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Gabriels Special School's roll number, 20074R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Gabriels Special School?
The closest is Scoil an Spioraid Naomh (Boys). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 62 schools in Cork · Special schools in Co. Cork · Every school in Co. Cork

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St Gabriels Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Gabriels Special SchoolThis school 54 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil an Spioraid Naomh (Boys)Cork 600 m 398 Boys Catholic No No
S N an Spioraid Naomh CCork 600 m 258 Girls Catholic No No
St Killians Special SchoolCork 1.0 km 106 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil ui RiadaCorcaigh 1.7 km 254 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil Naomh CaitrionaCork 1.7 km 414 Girls Catholic No No
Cork University Hos SchoolCork 1.9 km 17 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Murphy's Farm,
Curraheen Rd.,
Bishopstown,
Cork.
T12EK57

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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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