How many pupils go to Castletownsend Mixed NS?

Castletownsend Mixed NS has 90 pupils: 39 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Castletownsend Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Castletownsend Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Castletownsend Mixed NS?

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

Does Castletownsend Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Castletownsend Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castletownsend Mixed NS's roll number, 13728B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Castletownsend Mixed NS?

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

Castletownsend Mixed NS

Skibbereen, Co. Cork

90 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Castletownsend Mixed NS is a primary school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 VY73). Isobelle Nealon is the principal of Castletownsend Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 90
Boys and girls: Mixed · 39 boys, 51 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13728B

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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Where is Castletownsend Mixed NS?: Castletownsend Mixed NS is a primary school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 VY73).
Who is the principal of Castletownsend Mixed NS?: Isobelle Nealon is the principal of Castletownsend Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castletownsend Mixed NS?: Castletownsend Mixed NS has 90 pupils: 39 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castletownsend Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Castletownsend Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castletownsend Mixed NS?: Castletownsend Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castletownsend Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Castletownsend Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castletownsend Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Castletownsend Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Castletownsend Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castletownsend Mixed NS's roll number, 13728B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castletownsend Mixed NS?: The closest is Union Hall Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Castletownsend Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castletownsend Mixed NSThis school		90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Union Hall Mixed NSSkibbereen	4.4 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Abbeystrewry NSSkibbereen	4.6 km	142	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Dr M ui ShuilleabhainAn Sciobairín	5.0 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naomh SeosamhSkibberreen	5.1 km	182	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick's Boys' National SchoolSkibbereen	5.2 km	204	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Maulatrahane Central NSSkibbereen	6.5 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Gurranes
Castletownshend
Skibbereen
Co. Cork
P81VY73

Principal: Isobelle Nealon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 028 36392
Email: [email protected]
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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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