Kiladangan National School
Puckane, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 123 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06658P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kiladangan National School (Scoil Náisiúnta Chill an Daingin) is a rural primary school situated in the village of Puckane, County Tipperary, a short seven‑minute drive from Nenagh. The school provides both mainstream and special classes, catering for a mixed‑ability cohort and placing a strong emphasis on academic achievement, inclusion and the overall well‑being of its pupils. Learning takes place in a secure, friendly environment where the partnership between staff, parents and children is central to the school’s ethos. The school’s Vision and Aims stress a happy, secure setting in which tolerance and understanding are actively promoted, recognising the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of its community. A range of extra‑curricular activities, a morning club and after‑school provision support a holistic development programme. Uniforms and sportswear are available locally, and the school follows robust safeguarding, data‑protection and behaviour policies to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere for all learners.
Applying to Kiladangan 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 Kiladangan 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 Kiladangan National School
How many pupils attend Kiladangan National School?
Kiladangan National School has 123 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 66 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kiladangan National School a DEIS school?
No. Kiladangan 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 Kiladangan National School?
Kiladangan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.