Gneeveguilla National School
Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 131 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 69 girls, 62 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17744T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gneeveguilla National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school located near Rathmore and operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Kerry. The school’s mission is to develop the full potential of each pupil within a happy, secure and caring environment. Pupils are regarded as valued members of the community and are treated with fairness and respect, fostering high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning. The curriculum is designed to enable children to live a full life, develop socially, and prepare for further education and lifelong learning, with a strong emphasis on equity and support for children with learning disabilities. The school adopts a hands‑on, activity‑based approach to learning. In the junior classes the Aistear programme provides play‑based, experiential learning, while all classes benefit from a broad range of extracurricular activities including basketball, football, hurling, swimming, yoga, drumming and gymnastics. Well‑maintained buildings and grounds, together with a wide range of resources provided by the board of management, create a modern learning environment. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community further enhance the educational experience.
Applying to Gneeveguilla 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 Gneeveguilla 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 Gneeveguilla National School
How many pupils attend Gneeveguilla National School?
Gneeveguilla National School has 131 pupils enrolled, 69 girls and 62 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gneeveguilla National School a DEIS school?
No. Gneeveguilla 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 Gneeveguilla National School?
Gneeveguilla National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.