Killashee Multi-Denominational National School
NAAS, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 224 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 101 girls, 123 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20087D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killashee Multi‑Denominational National School (KMDNS) is a primary school that welcomes children from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds, offering an inclusive learning environment centred on community values. The school’s website serves as a hub for pupils, parents and visitors, providing regular updates on school activities, events and resources so families can stay fully informed about day‑to‑day life and special programmes. The ethos of KMDNS emphasises a broad, experience‑based curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity and personal development. Students are supported to engage in a range of academic and extracurricular experiences, fostering confidence and a love of learning. The school’s commitment to transparent communication and up‑to‑date information reflects its dedication to partnership with families and the wider community. Facilities are designed to support modern teaching methods and safe, welcoming spaces for children to explore and collaborate. The school’s digital presence, including a dedicated policies section, demonstrates a proactive approach to safeguarding, data protection and responsible use of technology, ensuring a secure environment for all learners.
Applying to Killashee Multi-Denominational 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 Killashee Multi-Denominational 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 Killashee Multi-Denominational National School
How many pupils attend Killashee Multi-Denominational National School?
Killashee Multi-Denominational National School has 224 pupils enrolled, 101 girls and 123 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killashee Multi-Denominational National School a DEIS school?
No. Killashee Multi-Denominational 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 Killashee Multi-Denominational National School?
Killashee Multi-Denominational National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.