Knockavilla National School
Dundrum, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 147 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 76 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14426N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Knockavilla (Knockavilla National School) is a primary school situated in the rural village of Knockavilla, Dundrum, County Tipperary. Set within a wooded oasis on the fertile lands of the Golden Vale, the school benefits from a tranquil, natural environment that supports outdoor learning and play. The school prides itself on a strong tradition of excellent teaching and learning across the full primary curriculum, fostering both academic progress and personal development for its pupils. The school’s facilities include dedicated classroom spaces such as the well‑used Room 5, which hosts a range of activities from gymnastics sessions to project presentations. Recent news highlights the school’s commitment to holistic education, with pupils participating in a Confirmation retreat in Holycross and engaging in creative projects that integrate religious, cultural and artistic elements. Emphasis is placed on a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging pupils to explore their interests while developing confidence and social skills.
Applying to Knockavilla 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 Knockavilla 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 Knockavilla National School
How many pupils attend Knockavilla National School?
Knockavilla National School has 147 pupils enrolled, 76 girls and 71 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knockavilla National School a DEIS school?
No. Knockavilla 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 Knockavilla National School?
Knockavilla National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.