Knockaclarig Mixed National School
Brosna, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 47 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14002G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Knockaclarig National School is a Catholic co-educational primary school in Brosna, County Kerry. The school has 47 pupils and 4 teachers, with 3 class teachers and one special education teacher. Classes range from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The school operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Kerry. Its motto is "Mol An Óige Agus Tiocfaidh Sí". The admission policy was approved by the patron on 7th May 2020. The school states its aim as supporting the development of each child as an individual within a Catholic ethos, and describes itself as a child-centred community. Religious education follows the doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The school states that it does not discriminate on grounds including gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, disability, race, Traveller community background, or special educational needs. It cooperates with the National Council for Special Education regarding provision for pupils with special educational needs. The school may refuse admission to a pupil who is not of the Catholic faith where this is essential to maintain the school's ethos.
Applying to Knockaclarig Mixed 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 Knockaclarig Mixed 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 Knockaclarig Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Knockaclarig Mixed National School?
Knockaclarig Mixed National School has 47 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knockaclarig Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Knockaclarig Mixed 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 Knockaclarig Mixed National School?
Knockaclarig Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.