Kill National School
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 126 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 53 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19285A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kill National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the rural parish of Kill, serving children from junior infants to sixth class. The school prides itself on providing a welcoming, inclusive environment where quality teaching and learning are at the heart of everyday life. Small class sizes enable personalised attention, fostering a friendly atmosphere in which pupils feel safe, well‑disciplined and encouraged to reach their full potential. A strong partnership ethos – “Ag Obair le chéile” – underpins collaboration between pupils, parents, staff and the wider community, ensuring that education is a shared endeavour. The curriculum is broad and balanced, encompassing core subjects such as English, maths and Gaeilge alongside a rich programme of arts, music, drama, science and physical education. Digital resources and classroom‑specific Padlet links support interactive learning, while the school’s crest reflects its commitment to spiritual heritage, Irish culture and environmental responsibility. Governance is provided by an elected board of management and an active parents association, both dedicated to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
History
Prior to 1972 the parish had four small one‑teacher schools (Kill, Drumnatrade, Cornasaus and Tullyvin). In the late 1960s the Department of Education policy favoured the closure of these schools and the creation of a central school. Consequently, St Brigid’s National School opened in 1972 as a three‑teacher institution, initially serving the whole parish with two bus routes. Over the following decades enrolment grew, a fourth teacher joined, and a remedial (learning support) teacher was appointed in 1998. The school operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore and is managed by a community‑representative board of management. Its motto, “Ag Obair le chéile”, reflects a philosophy of collaborative partnership.
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 126 pupils enrolled, 53 girls and 73 boys. That makes it about the same size as 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.