St Endas National School
Dunmanway, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20182U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Enda’s National School, Kilnadur is a mainstream co‑educational primary school serving Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Set in the picturesque townland of Kilnadur in West Cork, the school enjoys panoramic views of the Derrynasaggart Mountains and benefits from a modern extension added in 2012 alongside the original 1865 building. The school operates under a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, fostering an inclusive community where pupils are encouraged to learn and grow academically, physically, intellectually, spiritually, socially and emotionally. The campus comprises two spacious classrooms, two Special Educational Needs (SET) rooms, an office, staffroom and a large hallway used for displays and activities. Outdoor facilities include a generous playground, a grass football pitch and a well‑tended garden where pupils cultivate flowers and vegetables. The school’s curriculum is broad and balanced, integrating digital learning tools such as iPads alongside traditional subjects. Its ethos, reflected in the motto “Cairde ag foghlaim le chéile” (friends learning together), promotes friendship, collaboration and holistic development for every child.
History
Kilnadur National School opened in 1865. In 2001, Kilnadur National School amalgamated with Johnstown National School to form the present St Enda’s National School, Kilnadur.
Applying to St Endas 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 St Endas 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 St Endas National School
How many pupils attend St Endas National School?
St Endas National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Endas National School a DEIS school?
No. St Endas 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 St Endas National School?
St Endas National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.