Kilberry National School
Athy, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 84 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 47 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13165G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilberry National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Kilberry, Athy, County Kildare, serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school operates within a Catholic ethos, emphasising a welcoming, inclusive community where respect, integrity and care are central to daily life. A strong focus is placed on the holistic development of pupils through a balanced curriculum that incorporates Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE), Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE), and a range of creative and language programmes. The school promotes collaborative learning, small‑group work and extracurricular activities that foster empathy, resilience and a sense of belonging. The school’s environment is designed to be safe and supportive, with clearly defined supervision zones, visible staff presence and dedicated “safe spaces” throughout the building and playground. Anti‑bullying measures are embedded in the school’s Bí Cineálta policy, which aligns with national guidelines and includes restorative practice, trusted adult support and regular wellbeing initiatives such as Kindness Week. Facilities support both academic and personal growth, with resources for creative arts, digital learning and nutritious school meals, all underpinned by comprehensive health and safety policies.
Applying to Kilberry 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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kilberry 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 Kilberry National School
How many pupils attend Kilberry National School?
Kilberry National School has 84 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 47 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilberry National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Kilberry National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Kilberry National School?
Kilberry National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.