How many pupils go to Ballyvongane Mixed NS?

Ballyvongane Mixed NS has 18 pupils: 11 boys and 7 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballyvongane Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyvongane Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyvongane Mixed NS?

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

Does Ballyvongane Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballyvongane Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballyvongane Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballyvongane Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyvongane Mixed NS's roll number, 04578H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballyvongane Mixed NS?

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

Ballyvongane Mixed NS

Coachford, Co. Cork

18 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballyvongane Mixed NS is a primary school in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 YD30). Sarah Purcell is the principal of Ballyvongane Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 18
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 7 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 04578H

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 Ballyvongane Mixed NS?: Ballyvongane Mixed NS is a primary school in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 YD30).
Who is the principal of Ballyvongane Mixed NS?: Sarah Purcell is the principal of Ballyvongane Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyvongane Mixed NS?: Ballyvongane Mixed NS has 18 pupils: 11 boys and 7 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyvongane Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyvongane Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyvongane Mixed NS?: Ballyvongane Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyvongane Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyvongane Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyvongane Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballyvongane Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballyvongane Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyvongane Mixed NS's roll number, 04578H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyvongane Mixed NS?: The closest is Rusheen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyvongane Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyvongane Mixed NSThis school		18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rusheen NSCoachford	3.1 km	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Achadh BolgAghabullogue	3.8 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Canovee Mixed NSMacroom	4.8 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coachford NSCoachford	5.1 km	169	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rylane NSRylane	5.6 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinagree Mixed NSMacroom	6.8 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballyvongane
Aghinagh,
Coachford
P12YD30

Principal: Sarah Purcell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 026 48188
Email: [email protected]
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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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