Kilcoole Primary School
Kilcoole, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 553 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 264 girls, 289 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20346B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilcoole Primary School is a rural primary school situated between the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Irish Sea in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. The school provides a spacious, purpose‑built environment that includes a meditation garden, an outdoor classroom and several zoned playing fields, allowing pupils to learn and play safely in a natural setting. Its educational ethos is rooted in Christian values while actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for children of all races, cultures, religions, genders and abilities. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a curriculum that integrates academic learning with a wide range of extra‑curricular activities such as drama, Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, soccer, tin whistle, choir, dance, chess and bodhrán. The school also participates in national initiatives such as the Active School Flag, Green Schools and Student Council programmes, reinforcing its commitment to physical activity, environmental stewardship and student leadership. The school operates a collaborative partnership with parents, the local parish of Kilquade and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. Resources are directed towards supporting pupils with special educational needs and fostering lifelong learning, preparing children with confidence and character for future challenges.
History
Kilcoole Primary School was established in 2010 following the amalgamation of St. Anthony’s BNS and St. Brigid’s GNS. Since its formation the school has expanded by adding an extra class each year and currently holds planning permission for extensive extensions and renovations to accommodate its growing enrolment.
Applying to Kilcoole Primary 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.
School-published admissions links
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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 Kilcoole Primary 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 Kilcoole Primary School
How many pupils attend Kilcoole Primary School?
Kilcoole Primary School has 553 pupils enrolled, 264 girls and 289 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilcoole Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Kilcoole Primary 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 Kilcoole Primary School?
Kilcoole Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.