Knockaney National School
Hospital, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 200 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 102 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17212J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Knockainey National School is a vibrant primary school that strives to create a happy, safe and secure environment for its pupils. Guided by a mission to nurture the spiritual, intellectual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child, the school adopts a holistic approach to learning. Partnerships between parents, staff and the Board of Management are central to school life, fostering strong home‑school links and a sense of community. The school’s facilities are described as bright, colourful and welcoming, with modern classrooms and up‑to‑date teaching resources that support innovative pedagogy. A wide range of extracurricular activities – from SeaKeepers projects and horse‑riding outings to community events such as Grandparents Day – enrich the curriculum and encourage personal growth. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence, maturity and a lifelong love of learning, preparing students to become responsible and caring members of society.
Applying to Knockaney 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 Knockaney 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 Knockaney National School
How many pupils attend Knockaney National School?
Knockaney National School has 200 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 102 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knockaney National School a DEIS school?
No. Knockaney 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 Knockaney National School?
Knockaney National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.