How many pupils go to Macroom Boys Senior National School?

Macroom Boys Senior National School has 186 pupils: 182 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Macroom Boys Senior National School a mixed school?

Macroom Boys Senior National School takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Macroom Boys Senior National School?

Macroom Boys Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Macroom Boys Senior National School teach through Irish?

No. Macroom Boys Senior National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Macroom Boys Senior National School a DEIS school?

No. Macroom Boys Senior National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Macroom Boys Senior National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Macroom Boys Senior National School's roll number, 15597W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Macroom Boys Senior National School?

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

Macroom Boys Senior National School

Macroom, Co. Cork

186 pupilsMostly boysCatholic

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At a glance

Macroom Boys Senior National School is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 RV06). Martin Clancy is the principal of Macroom Boys Senior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 186
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 182 boys, 4 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15597W

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 Macroom Boys Senior National School?: Macroom Boys Senior National School is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 RV06).
Who is the principal of Macroom Boys Senior National School?: Martin Clancy is the principal of Macroom Boys Senior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Macroom Boys Senior National School?: Macroom Boys Senior National School has 186 pupils: 182 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Macroom Boys Senior National School a mixed school?: Macroom Boys Senior National School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Macroom Boys Senior National School?: Macroom Boys Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Macroom Boys Senior National School teach through Irish?: No. Macroom Boys Senior National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Macroom Boys Senior National School a DEIS school?: No. Macroom Boys Senior National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Macroom Boys Senior National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Macroom Boys Senior National School's roll number, 15597W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Macroom Boys Senior National School?: The closest is Macroom Convent NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Macroom Boys Senior National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Macroom Boys Senior National SchoolThis school		186	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Macroom Convent NSMacroom	200 m	306	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rusheen NSCoachford	5.2 km	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clondrohid NSMacroom	5.5 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Canovee Mixed NSMacroom	6.9 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyvongane Mixed NSCoachford	7.3 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na Mona FlicheMacroom	7.5 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Sleaveen East
Macroom
Co. Cork
P12RV06

Principal: Martin Clancy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 026 42705
Email: [email protected]
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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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