How many pupils go to Canovee Mixed NS?

Canovee Mixed NS has 145 pupils: 72 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Canovee Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Canovee Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Canovee Mixed NS?

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

Does Canovee Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Canovee Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Canovee Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Canovee Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Canovee Mixed NS's roll number, 12292I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Canovee Mixed NS?

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

Canovee Mixed NS

Macroom, Co. Cork

145 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Canovee Mixed NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 W628). Barry Condron is the principal of Canovee Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 145
Boys and girls: Mixed · 72 boys, 73 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12292I

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 Canovee Mixed NS?: Canovee Mixed NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 W628).
Who is the principal of Canovee Mixed NS?: Barry Condron is the principal of Canovee Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Canovee Mixed NS?: Canovee Mixed NS has 145 pupils: 72 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Canovee Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Canovee Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Canovee Mixed NS?: Canovee Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Canovee Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Canovee Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Canovee Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Canovee Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Canovee Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Canovee Mixed NS's roll number, 12292I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Canovee Mixed NS?: The closest is Ballyvongane Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Canovee Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Canovee Mixed NSThis school		145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyvongane Mixed NSCoachford	4.8 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coachford NSCoachford	4.9 km	169	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill Mhuire BLisardagh	5.2 km	169	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rusheen NSCoachford	6.3 km	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloughduv NSCrookstown	6.7 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Macroom Boys Senior National SchoolMacroom	6.9 km	186	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Carrigadrohid
Macroom
Co. Cork
P12W628

Principal: Barry Condron on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 026 48142
Email: [email protected]
Website: canoveens.com
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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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