How many pupils go to Kells Parochial NS?

Kells Parochial NS has 52 pupils: 31 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kells Parochial NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kells Parochial NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kells Parochial NS?

Kells Parochial NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Kells Parochial NS teach through Irish?

No. Kells Parochial NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Kells Parochial NS a DEIS school?

No. Kells Parochial NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Kells Parochial NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kells Parochial NS's roll number, 05062A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kells Parochial NS?

The closest is Our Lady of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Kells Parochial NS

Kells, Co. Meath

52 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Kells Parochial NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 RK49). Jennifer Lynch is the principal of Kells Parochial NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 52
Boys and girls: Mixed · 31 boys, 21 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 05062A

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Kells Parochial NS?: Kells Parochial NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 RK49).
Who is the principal of Kells Parochial NS?: Jennifer Lynch is the principal of Kells Parochial NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kells Parochial NS?: Kells Parochial NS has 52 pupils: 31 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kells Parochial NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kells Parochial NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kells Parochial NS?: Kells Parochial NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kells Parochial NS teach through Irish?: No. Kells Parochial NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kells Parochial NS a DEIS school?: No. Kells Parochial NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kells Parochial NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kells Parochial NS's roll number, 05062A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kells Parochial NS?: The closest is Our Lady of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kells Parochial NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kells Parochial NSThis school		52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Our Lady of Mercy NSKells	100 m	313	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil CholmcilleKells	200 m	352	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MuireKells	4.4 km	165	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrighdeKells	4.5 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumbarragh NSKells	4.8 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Caitriona NaofaKells	5.1 km	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Navan Road
Kells
Co. Meath
A82RK49

Principal: Jennifer Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 924 1308
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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