How many pupils go to Church Hill Mixed NS?

Church Hill Mixed NS has 192 pupils: 98 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Church Hill Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Church Hill Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Church Hill Mixed NS?

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

Does Church Hill Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Church Hill Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Church Hill Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Church Hill Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Church Hill Mixed NS's roll number, 05927L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Church Hill Mixed NS?

The closest is Burnchurch National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Church Hill Mixed NS

Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny

192 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Church Hill Mixed NS is a primary school in Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 T253). Mark Bergin is the principal of Church Hill Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 192
Boys and girls: Mixed · 98 boys, 94 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 05927L

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 Church Hill Mixed NS?: Church Hill Mixed NS is a primary school in Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 T253).
Who is the principal of Church Hill Mixed NS?: Mark Bergin is the principal of Church Hill Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Church Hill Mixed NS?: Church Hill Mixed NS has 192 pupils: 98 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Church Hill Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Church Hill Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Church Hill Mixed NS?: Church Hill Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Church Hill Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Church Hill Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Church Hill Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Church Hill Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Church Hill Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Church Hill Mixed NS's roll number, 05927L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Church Hill Mixed NS?: The closest is Burnchurch National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Church Hill Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Church Hill Mixed NSThis school		192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burnchurch National SchoolCuffesgrange Kilkenny	2.9 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels National SchoolDanesfort	4.9 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks Special SchoolKilkenny	4.9 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
School of the Holy Spirit Special SchoolKilkenny	5.0 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilkenny School ProjectKilkenny	5.7 km	236	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Gaelscoil OsraiCill Chainnigh	6.1 km	438	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Church Hill
Cuffesgrange
Co. Kilkenny
R95T253

Principal: Mark Bergin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 772 9144
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.churchhillns.ie
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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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