Is Kilbarry NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kilbarry NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilbarry NS?

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

Does Kilbarry NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kilbarry NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Kilbarry NS?

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

Kilbarry NS

Macroom, Co. Cork

31 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Kilbarry NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 VK54). Kilbarry NS has 31 pupils: 16 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 31
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 15 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12505W

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Questions parents ask

Where is Kilbarry NS?: Kilbarry NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 VK54).
How many pupils go to Kilbarry NS?: Kilbarry NS has 31 pupils: 16 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilbarry NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kilbarry NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilbarry NS?: Kilbarry NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilbarry NS teach through Irish?: No. Kilbarry NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilbarry NS a DEIS school?: No. Kilbarry NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Kilbarry NS?: The closest is Dromleigh NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilbarry NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilbarry NSThis school		31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromleigh NSMacroom	3.4 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Lachtain NaofaMaigh Chromtha	4.6 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Inchigeela NSMacroom	5.0 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tirelton NS MixedMacroom	5.6 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clondrohid NSMacroom	7.9 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Rae na nDoiriMaigh Chromtha	8.1 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Macroom
Co. Cork
P12VK54

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