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Best Schools in Co. Cork

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About Cork

Best Schools in Co. Cork

PropertyPack provides a comprehensive 18-section property report for any address in Cork, Munster. With a population of 584,000+ and a landscape characterised by long stretches of coastline, wide river valleys and inland mountain ranges, Cork presents unique property risk factors that our data-driven analysis covers in depth, from flood risk along the Lee, Blackwater and Bandon to BER ratings, crime statistics, and school catchment data.

Co. Cork at a Glance

Population
584,000
Province
Munster
Coastline
Coastal county
Character
Mixed Urban / Rural
Main Rivers
Lee, Blackwater, Bandon
Median Price (2026)
€374,449 (+7% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
12.7% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
783
Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
Not designated

Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.

Major Towns

Cork CityCobhMallowBandonMidleton
Department of Education Data

Schools in Co. Cork

Co. Cork has 355 primary and 85 secondary schools on the Department of Education register. The largest by enrolment are listed below. A PropertyPack report shows the schools closest to any specific address.

355

Primary schools

85

Secondary schools

111,439

Pupils enrolled

Largest Primary Schools

355 in county
SchoolPatronagePupils
Holy Well National School (Scoil Tobair Naofa)Catholic802
Scoil NioclaisCatholic746
Gael Scoil Ui RiordainGaelscoilCatholic731
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCatholic671
Riverstown N SCatholic662
S N Naomh AntaineCatholic598
Gaelscoil Charraig Ui LeighinGaelscoilCatholic596
Midleton Educate Together SchoolMulti Denominational570
Gaelscoil Mhainistir na CorannGaelscoilCatholic561
Bun Scoil MuireCatholic528

Department of Education enrolment data, 2024/25.

Largest Secondary Schools

85 in county
SchoolPatronagePupils
Kinsale Community SchoolInter Denominational1,450
Coláiste ChoilmGaelscoilInter Denominational1,357
St Colman's Community CollegeDEISMulti Denominational1,171
Glanmire Community CollegeInter Denominational1,141
Scoil Mhuire gan SmalCatholic1,124
Pobalscoil na TríonóideGaelscoilInter Denominational1,086
Carrigaline Community SchoolInter Denominational1,072
Davis CollegeDEISMulti Denominational1,033
Ballincollig Community SchoolInter Denominational987
Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolCatholic · Boys957

Department of Education enrolment data, 2025/26 provisional.

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Properties for Sale in Cork

Latest properties on the market in Co. Cork. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.

Drumcora House , Blackrock, Co. Cork
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Drumcora House , Blackrock, Co. Cork

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10 The Courtyard, Castlepark, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51XKE8
€340,000

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3 Na Prapóga, Chickley'S Road, Youghal, Co. Cork, P36ND61
€360,000

3 Na Prapóga, Chickley'S Road, Youghal, Co. Cork, P36ND61

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Monanimy Lower, Killavullen, Killavullen, Co. Cork, P51NP98
Price on Application

Monanimy Lower, Killavullen, Killavullen, Co. Cork, P51NP98

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Waterfall Avenue, Bishopstown, Co. Cork
€281,000

Waterfall Avenue, Bishopstown, Co. Cork

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Ballymartle, Riverstick, Co. Cork, P43R667
€595,000

Ballymartle, Riverstick, Co. Cork, P43R667

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Frequently Asked Questions

Best Schools in Cork: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Cork properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Cork address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.

How much does a property report for Cork cost?

The full 18-check PDF report for any Cork address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.

Where does PropertyPack get its best schools data for Cork?

PropertyPack sources best schools data from official Irish government agencies. Data is compiled from multiple official sources. All data is specific to your exact Eircode in Cork.

Which areas of Cork have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Cork depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Lee, Blackwater and Bandon flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 12.7% of homes tested in Cork measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Cork City, Cobh, Mallow tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Cork across 18 risk categories.

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