Rushnacahara NS

Durrus, Co. Cork

24 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Rushnacahara NS is a primary school in Durrus, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 TH52). Noreen Tobin is the principal of Rushnacahara NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
24
Boys and girls
Mixed · 12 boys, 12 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12685E

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rushnacahara NS?
Rushnacahara NS is a primary school in Durrus, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 TH52).
Who is the principal of Rushnacahara NS?
Noreen Tobin is the principal of Rushnacahara NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rushnacahara NS?
Rushnacahara NS has 24 pupils: 12 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rushnacahara NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rushnacahara NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rushnacahara NS?
Rushnacahara NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rushnacahara NS teach through Irish?
No. Rushnacahara NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rushnacahara NS a DEIS school?
No. Rushnacahara NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rushnacahara NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rushnacahara NS's roll number, 12685E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rushnacahara NS?
The closest is Kilcrohane NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Rushnacahara NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rushnacahara NSThis school 24 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilcrohane NSBantry 6.2 km 28 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh SheamuisBantry 6.4 km 19 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Carrigboy NSBantry 7.1 km 82 Mixed Catholic No No
Trafrask Mixed NSAdrigole (Beara) 9.5 km 17 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire NS,Schull 10.0 km 151 Mixed Catholic No No
St Matthias NSBallydehob 11.7 km 22 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes

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Contact

Rushnachara
Durrus
Co. Cork
P75TH52

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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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