Kill National School
Kilmacthomas, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16748W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kill National School is a co‑educational Catholic National School situated in the heart of the rural village of Kill, County Waterford. With a nine‑member teaching team, the school provides a holistic education that aims to nurture each child in a caring, happy and supportive environment. The curriculum is delivered across six main classrooms, complemented by three additional learning‑support/resource rooms, a staff room and an office, ensuring ample space for both whole‑class instruction and personalised learning. The school benefits from strong links to the local community, making use of the nearby community centre and GAA pitch for sports, concerts and extra‑curricular activities. Uniforms are simple and practical, featuring a bottle‑green tracksuit with a red polo or a traditional grey and green ensemble, reinforcing a sense of belonging. Structured school hours, a healthy lunch policy and clear parking guidelines further contribute to a well‑ordered, nurturing atmosphere that supports academic and personal development.
History
A National School has served the village of Kill since 1833, originally located in the present cemetery adjoining the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The current school building was completed in 1935 and has remained on the same site ever since. Over nearly two centuries the school has maintained a constant presence while adapting to significant societal and educational changes, earning a strong reputation as an integral part of the local community.
Applying to Kill 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 Kill 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 Kill National School
How many pupils attend Kill National School?
Kill National School has 105 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kill National School a DEIS school?
No. Kill 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 Kill National School?
Kill National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.