How many pupils go to Star of the Sea Primary School?

Star of the Sea Primary School has 352 pupils: 186 boys and 166 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Star of the Sea Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Star of the Sea Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Star of the Sea Primary School?

Star of the Sea Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Star of the Sea Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Star of the Sea Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Star of the Sea Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Star of the Sea Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Star of the Sea Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Star of the Sea Primary School's roll number, 20105C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Star of the Sea Primary School?

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

Star of the Sea Primary School

Passage West, Co. Cork

352 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Star of the Sea Primary School is a primary school in Passage West, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 A381). Aine Corrigan is the principal of Star of the Sea Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 352
Boys and girls: Mixed · 186 boys, 166 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20105C

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 Star of the Sea Primary School?: Star of the Sea Primary School is a primary school in Passage West, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 A381).
Who is the principal of Star of the Sea Primary School?: Aine Corrigan is the principal of Star of the Sea Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Star of the Sea Primary School?: Star of the Sea Primary School has 352 pupils: 186 boys and 166 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Star of the Sea Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Star of the Sea Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Star of the Sea Primary School?: Star of the Sea Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Star of the Sea Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Star of the Sea Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Star of the Sea Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Star of the Sea Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Star of the Sea Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Star of the Sea Primary School's roll number, 20105C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Star of the Sea Primary School?: The closest is Monkstown NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Star of the Sea Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Star of the Sea Primary SchoolThis school		352	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monkstown NSMonkstown	1.8 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCobh	2.5 km	679	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys Special SchoolRochestown	2.8 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys National SchoolCobh	3.4 km	248	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Seosamh CobhCobh	3.5 km	261	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Shanbally NSRingaskiddy	3.9 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Maulbaun
Passage West
Co. Cork
T12A381

Principal: Aine Corrigan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 484 2072
Email: [email protected]
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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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