How many pupils go to Bunscoil Chriost Ri?

Bunscoil Chriost Ri has 453 pupils: 239 boys and 214 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil Chriost Ri a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil Chriost Ri takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil Chriost Ri?

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

Does Bunscoil Chriost Ri teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil Chriost Ri teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil Chriost Ri a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil Chriost Ri is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil Chriost Ri's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Chriost Ri's roll number, 20388R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Chriost Ri?

The closest is St Kevins School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil Chriost Ri

Cork, Co. Cork

453 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil Chriost Ri is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 H6KA). Eoin Fitzpatrick is the principal of Bunscoil Chriost Ri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 453
Boys and girls: Mixed · 239 boys, 214 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20388R

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 Bunscoil Chriost Ri?: Bunscoil Chriost Ri is a primary school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 H6KA).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil Chriost Ri?: Eoin Fitzpatrick is the principal of Bunscoil Chriost Ri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil Chriost Ri?: Bunscoil Chriost Ri has 453 pupils: 239 boys and 214 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil Chriost Ri a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil Chriost Ri takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil Chriost Ri?: Bunscoil Chriost Ri has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil Chriost Ri teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil Chriost Ri teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil Chriost Ri a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil Chriost Ri is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil Chriost Ri's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil Chriost Ri's roll number, 20388R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil Chriost Ri?: The closest is St Kevins School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bunscoil Chriost Ri compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil Chriost RiThis school		453	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Kevins SchoolCork	500 m	10	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh NaofaCork	800 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Our Lady of LourdesCork	800 m	215	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Greenmount Monastery NSGreenmount	1.0 km	240	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil AislinnCork	1.0 km	36	Mostly boys	Not known	No	No
Scoil Maria AssumptaCork	1.1 km	168	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Evergreen Road
Turners Cross
Cork
T12H6KA

Principal: Eoin Fitzpatrick on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 496 3629
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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