Kyle National School
Youghal, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 50 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04442F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kyle Community National School is a state‑funded, co‑educational primary school that operates under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). As a Community National School it follows a multi‑denominational ethos and is built on five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect. The school provides an inclusive, supportive and responsive learning environment where every child is welcomed regardless of race, gender, religion, ability or socio‑economic background. Governance, financial, human‑resources and ICT support are supplied by Cork ETB, allowing school leadership to concentrate on teaching and learning. The curriculum adheres to the Irish Primary School Curriculum (DES, 1999) and is enriched by the Goodness Me, Goodness You (GMGY) multi‑belief and values programme, which promotes understanding of diverse cultures and beliefs. Facilities are designed to foster both academic and personal development, with spaces for collaborative work, outdoor play and community activities. The school benefits from the broader network of Cork ETB services, including access to adult education programmes for families and specialist resources that enhance the quality of education offered to its pupils.
Applying to Kyle 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 Kyle 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 Kyle National School
How many pupils attend Kyle National School?
Kyle National School has 50 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kyle National School a DEIS school?
No. Kyle 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 Kyle National School?
Kyle National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.