Killasser National School
SWINFORD, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 31 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16269K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Killasser National School is a small, three‑teacher primary school located in the heart of Killasser village, a short ten‑minute drive from Swinford. Set on a spacious, scenic site, the school offers a family‑like atmosphere where pupils benefit from low pupil‑to‑teacher ratios and personalised attention. The curriculum begins each day at 9.00 am, with infant classes finishing at 1.40 pm and junior to senior classes at 2.40 pm, allowing for a structured yet flexible learning day. The school’s facilities include two large mainstream classrooms, a fully stocked and regularly updated library, a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SET) room, as well as a kitchen, staffroom and care room. A punctual daily bus service from Swinford and surrounding rural pick‑up points, together with an after‑school club (1.40 pm–2.40 pm) and free school lunches, support families and ensure children have safe, reliable transport and nutrition. Teaching staff are described as trained professionals with specialised training, and the school makes extensive use of resources to cater for varied learning styles. Virtual classroom links are provided for each class, reflecting a commitment to integrating technology into everyday learning.
Applying to Killasser 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Killasser 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 Killasser National School
How many pupils attend Killasser National School?
Killasser National School has 31 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killasser National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Killasser National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Killasser National School?
Killasser National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.