Kilnamanagh Community National School
Gorey, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13999J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilnamanagh Community National School opened in August 2019 as the first Community National School in County Wexford, operating under the patronage of the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board. Situated on the R741 midway between Gorey and Wexford, the school enjoys a rural setting with spacious gardens, a dedicated sensory garden and areas for children to grow vegetables and flowers. These outdoor spaces support a hands‑on, experiential approach to learning and reinforce the school’s commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing its ecological footprint. The school follows the multi‑denominational Community National School ethos, emphasising excellence in education, respect for diversity and strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. Core values of equality, respect, care and community guide daily practice, creating a happy, inclusive environment where pupils can develop confidence, ability and a love of learning. An after‑school childcare facility operated by a nearby provider further supports families, offering a convenient extension to the school day.
History
The school opened in September 2019 with fourteen pupils and quickly expanded. By August 2019 a second teacher had joined the teaching principal, enabling the use of two classrooms: a Junior Room (junior infants to second class) and a Senior Room (third to sixth class). Enrolments continued to rise, with additional places confirmed for September 2020. The school benefits from strong community support, welcoming active involvement from parents, past pupils and local volunteers, and remains grateful to those whose generosity made its establishment possible.
Applying to Kilnamanagh Community 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 Kilnamanagh Community 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 Kilnamanagh Community National School
How many pupils attend Kilnamanagh Community National School?
Kilnamanagh Community National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilnamanagh Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilnamanagh Community 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 Kilnamanagh Community National School?
Kilnamanagh Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.