Kilbonane National School
Aherla, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 97 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17338I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilbonane National School is a primary (national) school situated in the rural community of Knocknahilan, Aherla, County Cork (postcode P31 WK25). As a state‑funded Irish primary school, it follows the national curriculum and provides a broad, balanced education for children in the local catchment area. The school’s online presence highlights a commitment to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including chess, music, environmental initiatives through the Green Schools programme, and a student council, indicating an emphasis on holistic development beyond the classroom. The school’s website also references a Digital Learning Plan, curricular policies for language and mathematics, and a School Self‑Evaluation (SSE) framework, suggesting a structured approach to teaching, learning and continuous improvement. Facilities are implied to support these programmes, with dedicated spaces for activities such as music and chess, and provisions for digital learning. The school maintains an active communication channel with parents via a dedicated Parents section, a Facebook page, and regular news updates.
Applying to Kilbonane 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 Kilbonane 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 Kilbonane National School
How many pupils attend Kilbonane National School?
Kilbonane National School has 97 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilbonane National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilbonane 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 Kilbonane National School?
Kilbonane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.