Ballydrehid NS

Cahir, Co. Tipperary

13 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballydrehid NS is a primary school in Cahir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E21 X224). Carmel Ann Ryan is the principal of Ballydrehid NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
13
Boys and girls
Mixed · 8 boys, 5 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
10533R

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 Ballydrehid NS?
Ballydrehid NS is a primary school in Cahir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E21 X224).
Who is the principal of Ballydrehid NS?
Carmel Ann Ryan is the principal of Ballydrehid NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballydrehid NS?
Ballydrehid NS has 13 pupils: 8 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballydrehid NS a mixed school?
Yes. Ballydrehid NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballydrehid NS?
Ballydrehid NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballydrehid NS teach through Irish?
No. Ballydrehid NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballydrehid NS a DEIS school?
No. Ballydrehid NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballydrehid NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballydrehid NS's roll number, 10533R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballydrehid NS?
The closest is Tankerstown NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Cahir · Every school in Co. Tipperary

Closest schools

Ballydrehid NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ballydrehid NSThis school 13 Mixed Catholic No No
Tankerstown NSTipperary Town 3.4 km 83 Mixed Catholic No No
New Inn B NSCashel 6.6 km 48 Boys Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmálNew Inn 6.9 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Bansha NSBansha 8.1 km 75 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ballylooby NSCahir 9.2 km 148 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an GhabhailinCashel 10.2 km 85 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ballydrehid
Cahir
Co. Tipperary
E21X224

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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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