Kilteely National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14005M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilteely National School is a small, rural primary school in Kilteely, Co. Limerick, staffed by three teachers. The school prioritises creative and independent learning within an inclusive environment, ensuring that pupils of all abilities and needs are supported. A key feature of the provision is the dedicated ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Special Class, opened in September 2019, which enables children with ASD to attend their local school and build lasting friendships. The school occupies a historic building that has served as a community hub for more than 130 years. Recent years have seen the school flourish, with plans to expand and develop its teaching facilities and resources. Strong links with local organisations, including the Tidy Towns committee, Kilteely/Dromkeen GAA Club, Handball Club, KDC Community Council and the Hall Committee, enhance extracurricular opportunities such as gymnastics, hurling, and community events, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among pupils and families.
History
The current school building has been at the heart of the Kilteely community for over 130 years. In September 2019 the school opened an ASD Special Class, reflecting its commitment to inclusive education and local provision for children with special educational needs.
Applying to Kilteely 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 Kilteely 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 Kilteely National School
How many pupils attend Kilteely National School?
Kilteely National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilteely National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilteely 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 Kilteely National School?
Kilteely National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.