How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?

Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste has 67 pupils: 38 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?

Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste's roll number, 19342J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?

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

Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste

Kanturk, Co. Cork

67 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste is a primary school in Kanturk, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 Y223). Celine Doody is the principal of Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 67
Boys and girls: Mixed · 38 boys, 29 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19342J

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 Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?: Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste is a primary school in Kanturk, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 Y223).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?: Celine Doody is the principal of Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?: Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste has 67 pupils: 38 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?: Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste's roll number, 19342J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste?: The closest is Ballyhass Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh Eoin BaisteThis school		67	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyhass Mixed NSCecilstown	4.5 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Liscarrol NSLiscarroll	5.7 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisgriffin NSButtevant	6.2 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh PádraigKanturk	6.7 km	372	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lios MaighirNewmarket	7.7 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyclough Mixed NSMallow	8.2 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Kilbrin
Kanturk
Co Cork
P51Y223

Principal: Celine Doody on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 022 48164
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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