The Intermediate School
Killorglin, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 711 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 359 girls, 352 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 61360B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
The Intermediate School (ISK) in Killorglin is a co‑educational secondary school that prides itself on a strong culture of academic excellence combined with a vibrant enjoyment of life. The curriculum is designed to challenge students across a broad range of subjects while fostering personal development through extracurricular activities. A particular emphasis is placed on sport and the arts, with regular participation in basketball, football, soccer, cross‑country, skiing and a variety of artistic programmes, ensuring a well‑rounded experience for pupils. The campus includes modern teaching facilities, a spacious hockey pitch and an aerial‑viewed school building that supports both academic and sporting pursuits. ISK also provides digital resources such as a dedicated school app and online portals for students and parents, facilitating easy access to timetables, calendars and learning materials. The school’s ethos encourages students to engage with the local community and natural environment, exemplified by activities such as the annual Seefin mountain climb, reinforcing resilience, teamwork and a love of learning beyond the classroom.
Applying to The Intermediate 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to The Intermediate 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: 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 The Intermediate School
How many pupils attend The Intermediate School?
The Intermediate School has 711 pupils enrolled, 359 girls and 352 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is The Intermediate School a DEIS school?
No. The Intermediate 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 The Intermediate School?
The Intermediate School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.