Coole National School
KILCOCK,, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 164 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18051Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coole National School is a rural, community‑focused primary school serving the surrounding villages. With an enrolment of approximately 155 pupils, the school aims to provide a balanced, all‑round development that nurtures social, academic, moral, spiritual, physical, artistic and emotional growth. The curriculum is underpinned by Christian values, which are woven into a robust academic programme that recognises individual differences, encourages personal responsibility and promotes self‑directed, lifelong learning. The school’s facilities include seven spacious mainstream classrooms, a dedicated learning‑support classroom, a principal’s office, a secretary’s office and a large assembly hall that was constructed through a successful local fundraising campaign. Additional provisions such as Coole Kids Afterschool Care, a STEM programme and a school garden further enrich the educational experience, offering pupils opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics and outdoor learning in a supportive environment.
Applying to Coole National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Coole National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Coole National School
How many pupils attend Coole National School?
Coole National School has 164 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Coole National School a DEIS school?
No. Coole National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Coole National School?
Coole National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.