St Patrick's Boys' National School

Skibbereen, Co. Cork

204 pupilsMostly boysCatholic

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At a glance

St Patrick's Boys' National School is a primary school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 KP63). Alan Foley is the principal of St Patrick's Boys' National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
204
Boys and girls
Mostly boys · 202 boys, 2 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20477Q

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 St Patrick's Boys' National School?
St Patrick's Boys' National School is a primary school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 KP63).
Who is the principal of St Patrick's Boys' National School?
Alan Foley is the principal of St Patrick's Boys' National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patrick's Boys' National School?
St Patrick's Boys' National School has 204 pupils: 202 boys and 2 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patrick's Boys' National School a mixed school?
St Patrick's Boys' National School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of St Patrick's Boys' National School?
St Patrick's Boys' National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patrick's Boys' National School teach through Irish?
No. St Patrick's Boys' National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patrick's Boys' National School a DEIS school?
No. St Patrick's Boys' National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patrick's Boys' National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patrick's Boys' National School's roll number, 20477Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patrick's Boys' National School?
The closest is Gaelscoil Dr M ui Shuilleabhain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 9 schools in Skibbereen · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

St Patrick's Boys' National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Patrick's Boys' National SchoolThis school 204 Mostly boys Catholic No No
Gaelscoil Dr M ui ShuilleabhainAn Sciobairín 100 m 78 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil Naomh SeosamhSkibberreen 200 m 182 Mostly girls Catholic No No
Abbeystrewry NSSkibbereen 1.5 km 142 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Castletownsend Mixed NSSkibbereen 5.2 km 90 Mixed Catholic No No
Maulatrahane Central NSSkibbereen 5.6 km 31 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Muire na DoiriniSkibbereen 5.8 km 14 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Cork Rd
Skibbereen
P81KP63

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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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