Kilbeg National School
Thomastown, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 85 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 47 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11039O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilbeg National School is a vibrant, rural primary school that prides itself on a strong sense of family and community. Guided by a Catholic ethos while warmly welcoming children and families of all faiths and none, the school places its core values – knowledge, kindness, respect, inclusion and friendship – at the heart of everyday learning. A collaborative partnership with parents is actively encouraged, recognising that close involvement supports each child’s development, growth and learning journey. The school offers a joyful and enriching environment where a wide range of initiatives, activities and experiences are woven into the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on creating an inclusive atmosphere that nurtures curiosity and personal development, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and motivated to achieve their full potential. Facilities are designed to support both academic and extracurricular pursuits, fostering a well‑rounded education within a supportive, community‑focused setting.
Applying to Kilbeg 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 Kilbeg 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 Kilbeg National School
How many pupils attend Kilbeg National School?
Kilbeg National School has 85 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 47 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilbeg National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilbeg 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 Kilbeg National School?
Kilbeg National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.