Is St Michaels National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Michaels National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Michaels National School?

St Michaels National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Michaels National School teach through Irish?

No. St Michaels National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Michaels National School a DEIS school?

No. St Michaels National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near St Michaels National School?

The closest is Burnchurch National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Michaels National School

Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny

63 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

St Michaels National School is a primary school in Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 X527). St Michaels National School has 63 pupils: 30 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 63
Boys and girls: Mixed · 30 boys, 33 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01300Q

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Michaels National School?: St Michaels National School is a primary school in Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 X527).
How many pupils go to St Michaels National School?: St Michaels National School has 63 pupils: 30 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Michaels National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Michaels National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Michaels National School?: St Michaels National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Michaels National School teach through Irish?: No. St Michaels National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Michaels National School a DEIS school?: No. St Michaels National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near St Michaels National School?: The closest is Burnchurch National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Michaels National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Michaels National SchoolThis school		63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burnchurch National SchoolCuffesgrange Kilkenny	3.8 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bennettsbridge National SchoolKilkenny	4.1 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Church Hill Mixed NSCuffesgrange	4.9 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhridheKells	5.3 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ÍosagáinCastlecomer	about 5.3 km	121	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Chiaran NaofaStoneyford	5.6 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Co. Kilkenny
R95X527

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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