Coachford NS

Coachford, Co. Cork

169 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Coachford NS is a primary school in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 TW53). Sharon O'Driscoll is the principal of Coachford NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
169
Boys and girls
Mixed · 88 boys, 81 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14022M

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 Coachford NS?
Coachford NS is a primary school in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 TW53).
Who is the principal of Coachford NS?
Sharon O'Driscoll is the principal of Coachford NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Coachford NS?
Coachford NS has 169 pupils: 88 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Coachford NS a mixed school?
Yes. Coachford NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Coachford NS?
Coachford NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Coachford NS teach through Irish?
No. Coachford NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Coachford NS a DEIS school?
No. Coachford NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coachford NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coachford NS's roll number, 14022M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Coachford NS?
The closest is SN Achadh Bolg. 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

Coachford NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Coachford NSThis school 169 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Achadh BolgAghabullogue 3.9 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
Canovee Mixed NSMacroom 4.9 km 145 Mixed Catholic No No
Dripsey NSDripsey 5.0 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballyvongane Mixed NSCoachford 5.1 km 18 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh MhuireOvens 5.3 km 149 Mixed Catholic No No
Cloughduv NSCrookstown 7.1 km 166 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Coachford
Co. Cork
P12TW53

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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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