Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine
Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 646 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 313 girls, 333 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91503P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine is a co‑educational second‑level community school located in the scenic town of Kenmare. It offers a comprehensive, holistic curriculum for students from the greater Kenmare catchment and beyond, covering the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate (Established and Applied) and a range of special education provisions. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where respect, kindness and wellbeing are central to daily life. Learning is enhanced by modern digital resources such as Studyclix Plus for revision and the Compass School Manager app, which provides real‑time access to timetables, attendance, homework and school news. The school’s facilities support a broad educational experience, including dedicated spaces for physical education, a library, and a school garden that features in the news and events sections. A wide array of extra‑curricular programmes, including student council, amber team and various clubs, encourage personal growth, creativity and community involvement. Policies on attendance, medical appointments and student conduct are clearly outlined, reinforcing the school’s commitment to the health, safety and development of every pupil.
Applying to Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine
How many pupils attend Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine?
Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine has 646 pupils enrolled, 313 girls and 333 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine a DEIS school?
No. Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine 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 Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine?
Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.