Killyon NS

Hill of Down, Co. Meath

60 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Killyon NS is a primary school in Hill of Down, Co. Meath (Eircode A83 XW44). Nigel Boardman is the principal of Killyon NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
60
Boys and girls
Mixed · 35 boys, 25 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
07120V

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 Killyon NS?
Killyon NS is a primary school in Hill of Down, Co. Meath (Eircode A83 XW44).
Who is the principal of Killyon NS?
Nigel Boardman is the principal of Killyon NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Killyon NS?
Killyon NS has 60 pupils: 35 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Killyon NS a mixed school?
Yes. Killyon NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Killyon NS?
Killyon NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Killyon NS teach through Irish?
No. Killyon NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Killyon NS a DEIS school?
No. Killyon NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Killyon NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killyon NS's roll number, 07120V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Killyon NS?
The closest is Scoil Nais Finin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

Killyon NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Killyon NSThis school 60 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Nais Finin NaofaEnfield 4.1 km 63 Mixed Catholic No No
SN ColumbainBallivor 5.7 km 233 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St. Nicholas Primary SchoolLongwood 6.6 km 299 Mixed Catholic No No
St Etchens National SchoolKinnegad 7.4 km 413 Mixed Catholic No No
Mhuire NSMullingar 7.6 km 61 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na Maighdine MhuireBroadford 7.7 km 60 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Hill of Down
Co. Meath
A83XW44

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 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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