Is Rockchapel NS a mixed school?

Yes. Rockchapel NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Rockchapel NS?

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

Does Rockchapel NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Rockchapel NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Rockchapel NS?

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

Rockchapel NS

Rockchapel, Co. Cork

38 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Rockchapel NS is a primary school in Rockchapel, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 YX84). Rockchapel NS has 38 pupils: 20 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 38
Boys and girls: Mixed · 20 boys, 18 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17763A

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rockchapel NS?: Rockchapel NS is a primary school in Rockchapel, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 YX84).
How many pupils go to Rockchapel NS?: Rockchapel NS has 38 pupils: 20 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rockchapel NS a mixed school?: Yes. Rockchapel NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rockchapel NS?: Rockchapel NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rockchapel NS teach through Irish?: No. Rockchapel NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rockchapel NS a DEIS school?: No. Rockchapel NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Rockchapel NS?: The closest is Knockaclarig Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Rockchapel NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Rockchapel NSThis school		38	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Knockaclarig Mixed NSTralee	5.5 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh MhuireAbbeyfeale	5.8 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an MhaoilinnNewmarket	7.7 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glengurt NSBallagh	8.2 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireBrosna	9.6 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh IdeBallagh	9.6 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Rockchapel
Co. Cork
P51YX84

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