Dripsey NS

Dripsey, Co. Cork

100 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Dripsey NS is a primary school in Dripsey, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 HE64). Colm Horgan is the acting principal of Dripsey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
100
Boys and girls
Mixed · 50 boys, 50 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17245B

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 Dripsey NS?
Dripsey NS is a primary school in Dripsey, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 HE64).
Who is the principal of Dripsey NS?
Colm Horgan is the acting principal of Dripsey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dripsey NS?
Dripsey NS has 100 pupils: 50 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dripsey NS a mixed school?
Yes. Dripsey NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dripsey NS?
Dripsey NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dripsey NS teach through Irish?
No. Dripsey NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dripsey NS a DEIS school?
No. Dripsey NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dripsey NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dripsey NS's roll number, 17245B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dripsey NS?
The closest is SN Bhiorainn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Dripsey NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Dripsey NSThis school 100 Mixed Catholic No No
SN BhiorainnBerrings 3.1 km 200 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh MhuireOvens 4.4 km 149 Mixed Catholic No No
Coachford NSCoachford 5.0 km 169 Mixed Catholic No No
Ovens NSOvens 5.6 km 466 Mixed Catholic No No
Vicarstown Mixed NSVicarstown 6.3 km 167 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil an ChaisleáinBaile an Chollaigh about 6.8 km 205 Mixed Multi-denominational Yes No

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Contact

Dripsey
Co Cork
P12HE64

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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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