How many pupils go to Cahermore New Central School?

Cahermore New Central School has 55 pupils: 25 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cahermore New Central School a mixed school?

Yes. Cahermore New Central School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cahermore New Central School?

Cahermore New Central School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Cahermore New Central School teach through Irish?

No. Cahermore New Central School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cahermore New Central School a DEIS school?

Yes. Cahermore New Central School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Cahermore New Central School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cahermore New Central School's roll number, 19501D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cahermore New Central School?

The closest is SN Oir Cheann. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cahermore New Central School

Beara, Co. Cork

55 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Cahermore New Central School is a primary school in Beara, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 R704). Padraig O Sullivan is the principal of Cahermore New Central School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 55
Boys and girls: Mixed · 25 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19501D

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 Cahermore New Central School?: Cahermore New Central School is a primary school in Beara, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 R704).
Who is the principal of Cahermore New Central School?: Padraig O Sullivan is the principal of Cahermore New Central School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cahermore New Central School?: Cahermore New Central School has 55 pupils: 25 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cahermore New Central School a mixed school?: Yes. Cahermore New Central School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cahermore New Central School?: Cahermore New Central School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cahermore New Central School teach through Irish?: No. Cahermore New Central School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cahermore New Central School a DEIS school?: Yes. Cahermore New Central School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Cahermore New Central School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cahermore New Central School's roll number, 19501D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cahermore New Central School?: The closest is SN Oir Cheann. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cahermore New Central School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cahermore New Central SchoolThis school		55	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Oir CheannEyeries	8.6 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Croi Ro NaofaCastletownbere	11.7 km	195	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChaitigheirnBeara	12.2 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mhichil NaofaBere Island	12.8 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Crochan Naofa NSKillarney	18.5 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilcrohane NSBantry	24.9 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cahermore
Allihies
Beara
Co Cork
P75R704

Principal: Padraig O Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 027 73269
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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