Kilmaine National School
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 117 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19911W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Patrick’s Central National School, Kilmaine, is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving approximately 125 pupils. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where academic, spiritual, moral and cultural development are balanced. Its curriculum is designed to be well‑ordered, stimulating and broadly challenging, promoting excellence in teaching and learning while fostering each child’s self‑esteem and individuality. The school operates with a team of eight teachers, including dedicated staff for mainstream classes, a specialist autism spectrum disorder (ASD) class and two special educational needs (SET) teachers. Facilities have been progressively enhanced: the original school building opened in 1987, an Astro Play Area was added in 2023 and further grounds were acquired in 2024 to expand outdoor play space. An on‑site Scribbles Playgroup offers full‑day care, early childhood education, after‑school care and a breakfast club, supporting families throughout the day.
History
The school’s original building was opened in 1987. In 2022 the first ASD class was introduced, and in 2023 an additional ASD classroom and a SET classroom were added alongside the Astro Play Area. In 2024 the school purchased extra grounds to develop its outdoor facilities, reflecting an ongoing commitment to improving the learning environment.
Applying to Kilmaine 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 Kilmaine 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 Kilmaine National School
How many pupils attend Kilmaine National School?
Kilmaine National School has 117 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 65 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilmaine National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilmaine 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 Kilmaine National School?
Kilmaine National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.