Knocknagree National School
MALLOW, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 83 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18549D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Knocknagree National School is a vibrant primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth class. The school welcomes pupils in a bilingual environment, reflected in its Irish greeting “Fáilte go suíomh gréasaán Scoil Náisiunta Chnoc na Graí,” and promotes a strong sense of community both locally and among families spread across the globe. Daily routines are structured with a clear timetable – pupils arrive at 9.05 am, classes commence at 9.15 am and the day concludes at 2.55 pm for older classes (1.55 pm for Infants). Breaks and lunch are scheduled to support balanced learning and social interaction. A distinctive uniform of a blue‑crested jumper, blue polo shirt and navy joggers fosters a cohesive identity while allowing comfort for active learning. The school places a high priority on child safety and wellbeing, evident from its comprehensive safeguarding statements and a suite of policies covering health and safety, data protection, and conduct. Communication with parents is enhanced through an active Instagram presence, keeping the community informed of events, achievements and everyday school life.
Applying to Knocknagree 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 Knocknagree 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 Knocknagree National School
How many pupils attend Knocknagree National School?
Knocknagree National School has 83 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knocknagree National School a DEIS school?
No. Knocknagree 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 Knocknagree National School?
Knocknagree National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.