Glenageary Killiney National School
Killiney, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 211 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 109 girls, 102 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19400U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glenageary Killiney National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, with the Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough acting as its patron. The school’s ethos reflects the values of honesty, charity, kindness, patience and personal responsibility, while also fostering respect for the traditions and teachings of other faiths. It aims to nurture the moral, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social development of every pupil, providing a safe and happy environment where children and adults work together to achieve their best each day. The curriculum is child‑centred and designed to inspire enthusiasm for learning and encourage lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on mutual respect among pupils, staff and parents, high expectations and positive behaviour, encapsulated in the school’s motto of “Kind Hands, Kind Feet, Kind Words”. Facilities supporting this holistic approach include a dedicated school library, an active schools programme, a school garden and participation in Green Schools initiatives, as well as a Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) programme.
Applying to Glenageary Killiney 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 Glenageary Killiney 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 Glenageary Killiney National School
How many pupils attend Glenageary Killiney National School?
Glenageary Killiney National School has 211 pupils enrolled, 109 girls and 102 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glenageary Killiney National School a DEIS school?
No. Glenageary Killiney 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 Glenageary Killiney National School?
Glenageary Killiney National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.