Knockanore National School
Tallow, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 60 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17522B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Knockanore National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural village of Knockanore, County Waterford. The school caters for children from junior infants through to sixth class, providing a broad curriculum that balances core academic subjects with a strong emphasis on cultural, artistic and sporting activities. Learning is delivered through a blend of classroom instruction and experiential projects, such as the Creative Cluster Project with Lismore Castle Arts, water‑colour workshops, and the “Road to Racing” programme which introduces pupils to the heritage of horse racing. The school places a high priority on community engagement and extracurricular development. Regular participation in Gaelic games, including football, hurling and GAA competitions, has yielded county and regional successes, while events like the James Tobin Memorial Shield and the Jim Nicholson Hurling Shield foster school spirit. Facilities support both indoor and outdoor learning, with access to local heritage sites (e.g., Lismore Castle) and resources for remote learning, ensuring continuity of education during disruptions. A comprehensive set of policies, including a COVID‑19 response plan, underpins a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.
Applying to Knockanore 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Knockanore 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 Knockanore National School
How many pupils attend Knockanore National School?
Knockanore National School has 105 pupils enrolled, 60 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knockanore National School a DEIS school?
No. Knockanore 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 Knockanore National School?
Knockanore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.