Is Ballyheeda NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyheeda NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyheeda NS?

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

Does Ballyheeda NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballyheeda NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Ballyheeda NS?

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

Ballyheeda NS

Ballinhassig, Co. Cork

158 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Ballyheeda NS is a primary school in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 KT99). Ballyheeda NS has 158 pupils: 88 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 158
Boys and girls: Mixed · 88 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15550T

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballyheeda NS?: Ballyheeda NS is a primary school in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 KT99).
How many pupils go to Ballyheeda NS?: Ballyheeda NS has 158 pupils: 88 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyheeda NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyheeda NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyheeda NS?: Ballyheeda NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyheeda NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyheeda NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyheeda NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballyheeda NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Ballyheeda NS?: The closest is Gogginshill NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyheeda NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyheeda NSThis school		158	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gogginshill NSBallinhassig	3.5 km	227	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Inis EoghanainInis Eonáin	6.5 km	295	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile NoraWaterfall	6.9 km	328	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an GharrainInnishannon	7.3 km	43	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dundar Mhuighe NSKinsale	7.4 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na nGrastBelgooly	7.7 km	363	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballinhassig
Co. Cork
T12KT99

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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