Rusheen NS

Coachford, Co. Cork

74 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Rusheen NS is a primary school in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 C981). Michael O'Sullivan is the principal of Rusheen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
74
Boys and girls
Mixed · 38 boys, 36 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12395S

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 Rusheen NS?
Rusheen NS is a primary school in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 C981).
Who is the principal of Rusheen NS?
Michael O'Sullivan is the principal of Rusheen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rusheen NS?
Rusheen NS has 74 pupils: 38 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rusheen NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rusheen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rusheen NS?
Rusheen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rusheen NS teach through Irish?
No. Rusheen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rusheen NS a DEIS school?
No. Rusheen NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rusheen NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rusheen NS's roll number, 12395S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rusheen NS?
The closest is Ballyvongane Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Coachford · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Rusheen NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rusheen NSThis school 74 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballyvongane Mixed NSCoachford 3.1 km 18 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinagree Mixed NSMacroom 4.7 km 68 Mixed Catholic No No
Macroom Boys Senior National SchoolMacroom 5.2 km 186 Mostly boys Catholic No No
Macroom Convent NSMacroom 5.3 km 306 Mixed Catholic No No
Canovee Mixed NSMacroom 6.3 km 145 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na Mona FlicheMacroom 6.4 km 49 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Rusheen
Coachford
Co. Cork
P12C981

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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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