How many pupils go to South Abbey NS?

South Abbey NS has 190 pupils: 113 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is South Abbey NS a mixed school?

Yes. South Abbey NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of South Abbey NS?

South Abbey NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does South Abbey NS teach through Irish?

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

Is South Abbey NS a DEIS school?

Yes. South Abbey NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read South Abbey NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by South Abbey NS's roll number, 10724B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near South Abbey NS?

The closest is Bun Scoil Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

South Abbey NS

Youghal, Co. Cork

190 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

South Abbey NS is a primary school in Youghal, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 HN47). John Smith is the principal of South Abbey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 190
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 77 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10724B

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 South Abbey NS?: South Abbey NS is a primary school in Youghal, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 HN47).
Who is the principal of South Abbey NS?: John Smith is the principal of South Abbey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to South Abbey NS?: South Abbey NS has 190 pupils: 113 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is South Abbey NS a mixed school?: Yes. South Abbey NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of South Abbey NS?: South Abbey NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does South Abbey NS teach through Irish?: No. South Abbey NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is South Abbey NS a DEIS school?: Yes. South Abbey NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read South Abbey NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by South Abbey NS's roll number, 10724B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near South Abbey NS?: The closest is Bun Scoil Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

South Abbey NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
South Abbey NSThis school		190	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Bun Scoil MuireYoughal	400 m	487	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Chorain,Eochaill	600 m	261	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh ParthalanNr Youghal	3.6 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clonpriest NSYoughal	5.3 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kyle NSYoughal	6.4 km	50	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN an Chlais MhorClashmore	7.3 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Golf Links Road
Youghal
Co. Cork
P36HN47

Principal: John Smith on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 024 91060
Email: [email protected]
Website: southabbeyns.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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