Is Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?

Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?

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

Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin

Baile an Chollaigh, Co. Cork

205 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

At a glance

Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is a primary school in Baile an Chollaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 DA38). Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin has 205 pupils: 97 boys and 108 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 205
Boys and girls: Mixed · 97 boys, 108 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20500I

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?: Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is a primary school in Baile an Chollaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 DA38).
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?: Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin has 205 pupils: 97 boys and 108 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?: Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?: The closest is Ovens NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil an ChaisleáinThis school		205	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Ovens NSOvens	1.9 km	466	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Good Counsel NSCork	2.5 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BarraBallincollig	2.6 km	449	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Mhuire CBallincollig	3.3 km	437	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh Eoin BBallincollig	3.4 km	352	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Gael Scoil ui RiordainBaile an Chollaigh	4.2 km	724	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Cumann Rugbaí Bhaile an Chollaigh
Tanner Park
Cúl Rua,
Baile an Chollaigh
P31DA38

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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