Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin
Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 140 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 66 girls, 74 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17179O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Killeen National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school that strives to create a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment for its pupils. The school places equal emphasis on the intellectual, physical, moral and cultural development of each child, while also recognising and respecting the beliefs of families from other faith traditions. A strong focus is placed on nurturing self‑esteem, respect for people and property, and a sense of personal responsibility, with gender equality actively promoted among both staff and students. The school benefits from a recently completed extension, opened in November 2023, which provides additional classroom space and modern facilities to support a broad curriculum. Extracurricular activities are an integral part of school life, including a vibrant choir, participation in peace‑related events, and creative projects such as a stop‑motion film on the 1916 Easter Rising entered into the FÍS Film Competition. The school also encourages parental involvement through a proactive parents’ association and regular home‑school communication, fostering a collaborative partnership that underpins each child’s all‑round learning and personal development.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin
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 Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin?
Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin has 140 pupils enrolled, 66 girls and 74 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin?
Scoil Náisiúnta an Cillin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.