Is Billis NS a mixed school?

Yes. Billis NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Billis NS?

Billis 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 Billis NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Billis NS a DEIS school?

No. Billis NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Billis NS?

The closest is St Clares NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Billis NS

Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan

78 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

At a glance

Billis NS is a primary school in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 CK31). Billis NS has 78 pupils: 47 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 78
Boys and girls: Mixed · 47 boys, 31 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12099O

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Questions parents ask

Where is Billis NS?: Billis NS is a primary school in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 CK31).
How many pupils go to Billis NS?: Billis NS has 78 pupils: 47 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Billis NS a mixed school?: Yes. Billis NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Billis NS?: Billis 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 Billis NS teach through Irish?: No. Billis NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Billis NS a DEIS school?: No. Billis NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Billis NS?: The closest is St Clares NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Billis NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Billis NSThis school		78	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Clares NSBallyjamesduff	4.2 km	422	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killinkere NSVirginia	5.0 km	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Aughadreena National SchoolStradone	7.2 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Virginia Mixed NSVirginia	7.3 km	463	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlerahan Central NSBallyjamesduff	7.7 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels NSStradon	8.3 km	50	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballyjamesduff
Co. Cavan
A82CK31

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