Is Dromleigh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Dromleigh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Dromleigh NS?

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

Does Dromleigh NS teach through Irish?

No. Dromleigh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Dromleigh NS a DEIS school?

No. Dromleigh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Dromleigh NS?

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

Dromleigh NS

Macroom, Co. Cork

46 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Dromleigh NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 DY26). Dromleigh NS has 46 pupils: 23 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 46
Boys and girls: Mixed · 23 boys, 23 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01687U

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Questions parents ask

Where is Dromleigh NS?: Dromleigh NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 DY26).
How many pupils go to Dromleigh NS?: Dromleigh NS has 46 pupils: 23 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dromleigh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Dromleigh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dromleigh NS?: Dromleigh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dromleigh NS teach through Irish?: No. Dromleigh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dromleigh NS a DEIS school?: No. Dromleigh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Dromleigh NS?: The closest is Tirelton NS Mixed. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Dromleigh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Dromleigh NSThis school		46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tirelton NS MixedMacroom	3.3 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilbarry NSMacroom	3.4 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CaipinEnniskeane	5.6 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Inchigeela NSMacroom	6.0 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Endas NSDunmanway	6.9 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Lachtain NaofaMaigh Chromtha	8.0 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Dromleigh
Kilmichael
Macroom
Co. Cork
P12DY26

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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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