Killavullen National School
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 109 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 58 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15903D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killavullen National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school that welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds. The school’s ethos centres on providing a joyful, positive and secure environment where holistic education is delivered through a blend of academic learning, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) activities, sport and cultural programmes. Emphasis is placed on wellbeing, special education provision and the development of language, music and Gaelic games, fostering a strong sense of Irish heritage alongside modern digital skills. The campus combines historic charm with contemporary facilities. Recent extensions have created a spacious Halla na Scoile, a dedicated Support Education Room, a state‑of‑the‑art Sensory Room and a modern music room. Outdoor amenities include an Astroturf pitch, a tarmac‑marked yard, three basketball courts and wheelchair‑accessible toilets. Classrooms are equipped with SMART‑board TVs, laptops and iPads, supporting a digital‑first learning approach. The school also benefits from well‑maintained gardens, a new reception area and a safe, clearly defined entrance, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing a safe and inspiring learning environment.
History
Killavullen National School was founded in 1907 in the picturesque village of Killavullen, situated on the River Blackwater. The original building remains in use and has been progressively expanded. In 1994 a 100 m² purpose room was added, followed in 1995 by three mainstream classrooms and a staff room, marking the start of modernisation led by the then principal, Mrs Carmel Nagle. The centenary celebrations in 2007 brought an Astroturf area and a marked tarmac yard, funded by the Parents’ Association. A major extension in 2013 introduced the Halla na Scoile, a Support Education Room, improved disability access with wheelchair‑friendly facilities, an enlarged staff room, a PE equipment store, a new roof, a connecting corridor, a new reception, and enhanced car‑park and garden spaces. In 2018 the former purpose room was renovated to provide a sixth mainstream classroom, a music room, a second wheelchair‑accessible toilet and a cutting‑edge Sensory Room. Over three decades of community fundraising and campaigning have resulted in a modern, fully equipped school that serves the local parish.
Applying to Killavullen 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 Killavullen 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 Killavullen National School
How many pupils attend Killavullen National School?
Killavullen National School has 109 pupils enrolled, 58 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killavullen National School a DEIS school?
No. Killavullen 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 Killavullen National School?
Killavullen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.