Kilgarvan Central Schl
Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 99 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19458F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilgarvan Central School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the scenic countryside of County Kerry. With a small, close‑knit community of around 109 pupils and a dedicated team of five teachers, the school offers a nurturing environment where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to balance academic rigour with personal development, placing equal emphasis on intellectual achievement, emotional well‑being and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. The school’s educational philosophy centres on active, child‑centred learning within a supportive, faith‑based framework. Strong links with local organisations, community events and Irish traditions enrich the classroom experience and foster a sense of belonging and responsibility among pupils. Facilities are tailored to promote collaborative work and hands‑on exploration, ensuring that students develop both the knowledge and the social skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
History
Kilgarvan Central School was officially opened in 1980. Since its inception, the school has grown to serve a student body of 109 pupils, maintaining its commitment to providing a happy, safe environment where effective teaching and active learning take place within a Catholic ethos.
Applying to Kilgarvan Central Schl
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 Kilgarvan Central Schl. 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 Kilgarvan Central Schl
How many pupils attend Kilgarvan Central Schl?
Kilgarvan Central Schl has 99 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilgarvan Central Schl a DEIS school?
No. Kilgarvan Central Schl 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 Kilgarvan Central Schl?
Kilgarvan Central Schl has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.