Killea National School
Templemore, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14460N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killea National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated on the foothills of the Devil’s Bit in County Tipperary. The school provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of its pupils. While rooted in a Catholic ethos, the school respects all other religions and actively promotes gender equity among both staff and students. A strong emphasis is placed on building self‑esteem, responsibility and respect for people and property, with regular opportunities for parental involvement through the Parents Association and home‑school communication. The campus is equipped with a range of outdoor facilities, including a school pitch, basketball court, hard‑surface play area, soft‑surface playground and a garden, creating a vibrant community hub. Inside, pupils have access to a Special Educational Needs (S.E.T.) classroom, a Relax Station, a Zen Zone, as well as dedicated junior and senior rooms and a staffroom. The school also supports a broad curriculum that incorporates STEAM activities, physical education, coding, gardening and participation in the annual Scarecrow Festival, reflecting its commitment to holistic education.
History
Killea National School is a rural three‑teacher school on the foothills of the Devil’s Bit in Co. Tipperary. It first opened its doors on 17 September 1894 and has since enjoyed many happy years of teaching and learning. The school is set within walking distance of the Killea Community Hall, GAA pitch and church, and its outdoor facilities include a school pitch, basketball court, hard‑surface play area, soft‑surface playground and garden. Internally, the school offers a S.E.T. classroom, office, junior and senior rooms, staffroom, front foyer, Relax Station and Zen Zone.
Applying to Killea 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 Killea 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 Killea National School
How many pupils attend Killea National School?
Killea National School has 19 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killea National School a DEIS school?
No. Killea 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 Killea National School?
Killea National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.