Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 206 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 110 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16629O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilternan Church of Ireland National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin and managed by the Church of Ireland. The school embraces a child‑centred, holistic approach to teaching and learning, guided by its mission to foster empathy, open communication and a positive, professional atmosphere. It follows the Department of Education and Science curriculum, integrating Christian values such as honesty, justice, respect and care while respecting the diverse religious and cultural backgrounds of its community. The ethos promotes inclusivity and equality, adhering to the nine grounds of the Equal Status Act 2000, and welcomes children of all social backgrounds, denominations, genders and abilities. A strong partnership exists between pupils, parents, staff and the Board of Management, encouraging active participation in school life, including attendance at Kilternan Parish Church on special occasions. The school’s commitment to a supportive environment aims to nurture each child’s full potential and self‑actualisation. Facilities are showcased through a series of virtual school tours, indicating a range of learning spaces and resources designed to support the curriculum and extracurricular activities. These tours reflect the school’s investment in creating a safe, engaging, and well‑equipped setting for its students.
Applying to Kilternan Church Of Ireland 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 Kilternan Church Of Ireland 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 Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School
How many pupils attend Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School?
Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School has 206 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 110 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilternan Church Of Ireland 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 Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School?
Kilternan Church Of Ireland National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.