Kildysart National School
Kildysart, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 122 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 64 girls, 58 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15301V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kildysart National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Ennis Road in the village of Kildysart, County Clare. The school provides a welcoming environment for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, delivering the Irish primary curriculum with a strong emphasis on holistic development. Learning is supported by a range of resources and dedicated spaces that encourage both academic progress and creative exploration, from science projects in the early years to artistic activities inspired by the local Shannon Estuary. Beyond the classroom, Kildysart NS fosters a vibrant community spirit through a variety of extracurricular programmes. Students take part in a well‑established Student Council, Green Schools initiatives that have earned the school the Green Schools Flag, and regular sports days that promote physical health and teamwork. The school also prioritises digital wellbeing, celebrating Safer Internet Day and providing access to web‑based safety resources such as Webwise. These initiatives reflect a commitment to nurturing confident, responsible, and environmentally aware learners.
Applying to Kildysart 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 Kildysart 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 Kildysart National School
How many pupils attend Kildysart National School?
Kildysart National School has 122 pupils enrolled, 64 girls and 58 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kildysart National School a DEIS school?
No. Kildysart 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 Kildysart National School?
Kildysart National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.