How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?

Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra has 330 pupils: 176 boys and 154 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?

Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra's roll number, 20587A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?

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

Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra

Bantry, Co. Cork

330 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra is a primary school in Bantry, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 XE75). Cathal McCarthy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 330
Boys and girls: Mixed · 176 boys, 154 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20587A

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 Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?: Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra is a primary school in Bantry, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 XE75).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?: Cathal McCarthy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?: Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra has 330 pupils: 176 boys and 154 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?: Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra's roll number, 20587A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra?: The closest is Gaelscoil Bheanntrai. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire agus BharraThis school		330	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil BheanntraiBeanntraí	500 m	119	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Brendans National SchoolBantry	800 m	26	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN an Droma MhoirBantry	6.4 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coomhola NSBantry	7.1 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumclugh NSBantry	7.5 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Derrycreha NSGlengarriff	8.0 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Summerhill
Bantry
P75XE75

Principal: Cathal McCarthy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 027 50590
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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