How many pupils go to Ballyhea NS?

Ballyhea NS has 141 pupils: 63 boys and 78 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballyhea NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyhea NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyhea NS?

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

Does Ballyhea NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballyhea NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Ballyhea NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Ballyhea NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyhea NS's roll number, 17112F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballyhea NS?

The closest is Scoil na mBraithre Boys Snr Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ballyhea NS

Rathluirc, Co. Cork

141 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ballyhea NS is a primary school in Rathluirc, Co. Cork (Eircode P56 KA44). Paul Cronin is the principal of Ballyhea NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 141
Boys and girls: Mixed · 63 boys, 78 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17112F

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 Ballyhea NS?: Ballyhea NS is a primary school in Rathluirc, Co. Cork (Eircode P56 KA44).
Who is the principal of Ballyhea NS?: Paul Cronin is the principal of Ballyhea NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyhea NS?: Ballyhea NS has 141 pupils: 63 boys and 78 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyhea NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyhea NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyhea NS?: Ballyhea NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyhea NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyhea NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyhea NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Ballyhea NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ballyhea NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyhea NS's roll number, 17112F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyhea NS?: The closest is Scoil na mBraithre Boys Snr Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyhea NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyhea NSThis school		141	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na mBraithre Boys Snr SchCharleville	5.3 km	227	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Family S SCharleville	5.3 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs Convent NSCharleville	5.3 km	190	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Senior SchoolCharleville	5.4 km	195	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireKilmallock	5.8 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bhrugh ThuinneMallow	6.3 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballyhea
Rathluirc
Co. Cork
P56KA44

Principal: Paul Cronin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 083 147 5817
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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