Cobh NS

Cobh, Co. Cork

15 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Cobh NS is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 FE08). Valerie Ford is the principal of Cobh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
15
Boys and girls
Mixed · 6 boys, 9 girls
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
10771K

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 Cobh NS?
Cobh NS is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 FE08).
Who is the principal of Cobh NS?
Valerie Ford is the principal of Cobh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cobh NS?
Cobh NS has 15 pupils: 6 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cobh NS a mixed school?
Yes. Cobh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cobh NS?
Cobh 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 Cobh NS teach through Irish?
No. Cobh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cobh NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Cobh NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Cobh NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cobh NS's roll number, 10771K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cobh NS?
The closest is Gaelscoile Cobh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 6 schools in Cobh · DEIS primary schools in Co. Cork · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Cobh NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Cobh NSThis school 15 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
Gaelscoile CobhCobh 300 m 46 Mixed Catholic Yes No
SN Seosamh CobhCobh 500 m 261 Mostly boys Catholic No No
St Marys National SchoolCobh 600 m 248 Girls Catholic No No
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCobh 1.9 km 679 Mixed Catholic No No
Monkstown NSMonkstown 3.2 km 194 Mixed Catholic No No
Walterstown NSCobh 3.9 km 183 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Bellevue
Cobh
Co. Cork
P24FE08

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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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