Kiltormer National School
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01328P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kiltormer National School is a rural, co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Kiltormer, 12 km south of Ballinasloe and 20 km north of Portumna. The school serves a close‑knit community of over 70 pupils and prides itself on a warm, welcoming atmosphere. An active Parents Council and a diligent Board of Management work together with staff to foster a supportive environment for learning and personal development. The school provides a broad, inclusive curriculum delivered by three mainstream teachers, two special‑education teachers, an EAL teacher and additional support staff. Pupils benefit from three mainstream classes and two dedicated support rooms, with ready access to a well‑stocked library, a variety of educational games and up‑to‑date IT equipment, ensuring that all learners can engage fully with the programme. Facilities are extensive for a village school. Outdoor spaces include a large yard, grass area, garden, basketball/volleyball court, astro‑turf pitch and the neighbouring GAA pitch. A junior play area features a shop, sandpit, mud kitchen and playhouse, while the local sports complex is used for physical‑education lessons and school events, providing ample opportunities for active recreation.
Applying to Kiltormer 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 Kiltormer 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 Kiltormer National School
How many pupils attend Kiltormer National School?
Kiltormer National School has 89 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kiltormer National School a DEIS school?
No. Kiltormer 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 Kiltormer National School?
Kiltormer National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.