How many pupils go to Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?

Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS has 58 pupils: 32 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?

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

Does Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS teach through Irish?

No. Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS's roll number, 20049S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?

The closest is Holy Well National School (Scoil Tobair Naofa). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS

Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork

58 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS is a primary school in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 C594). John Herlihy is the principal of Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 58
Boys and girls: Mixed · 32 boys, 26 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20049S

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 Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?: Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS is a primary school in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 C594).
Who is the principal of Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?: John Herlihy is the principal of Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?: Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS has 58 pupils: 32 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?: Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS teach through Irish?: No. Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS's roll number, 20049S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS?: The closest is Holy Well National School (Scoil Tobair Naofa). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour NSThis school		58	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Well National School (Scoil Tobair Naofa)Carrigaline	about 2.3 km	803	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Owenabue ETNSCarrigaline	about 2.3 km	118	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Shanbally NSRingaskiddy	2.3 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cros TseainCork	2.8 km	215	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Monkstown NSMonkstown	2.9 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCobh	2.9 km	679	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ringaskiddy
Co. Cork
P43C594

Principal: John Herlihy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 437 8238
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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