How many pupils go to Macroom Convent NS?

Macroom Convent NS has 306 pupils: 64 boys and 242 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Macroom Convent NS a mixed school?

Yes. Macroom Convent NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Macroom Convent NS?

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

Does Macroom Convent NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Macroom Convent NS a DEIS school?

No. Macroom Convent NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Macroom Convent NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Macroom Convent NS's roll number, 10047I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Macroom Convent NS?

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

Macroom Convent NS

Macroom, Co. Cork

306 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Macroom Convent NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 RW14). Alice Kelleher is the principal of Macroom Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 306
Boys and girls: Mixed · 64 boys, 242 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10047I

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 Macroom Convent NS?: Macroom Convent NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 RW14).
Who is the principal of Macroom Convent NS?: Alice Kelleher is the principal of Macroom Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Macroom Convent NS?: Macroom Convent NS has 306 pupils: 64 boys and 242 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Macroom Convent NS a mixed school?: Yes. Macroom Convent NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Macroom Convent NS?: Macroom Convent NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Macroom Convent NS teach through Irish?: No. Macroom Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Macroom Convent NS a DEIS school?: No. Macroom Convent NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Macroom Convent NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Macroom Convent NS's roll number, 10047I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Macroom Convent NS?: The closest is Macroom Boys Senior National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Macroom Convent NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Macroom Convent NSThis school		306	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Macroom Boys Senior National SchoolMacroom	200 m	186	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Clondrohid NSMacroom	5.2 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rusheen NSCoachford	5.3 km	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Canovee Mixed NSMacroom	7.1 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na Mona FlicheMacroom	7.4 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyvongane Mixed NSCoachford	7.5 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

New Road
Macroom
Co. Cork
P12RW14

Principal: Alice Kelleher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 026 41847
Email: [email protected]
Website: stjosephsprimarymacroom.com
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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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