Kilgobnet NS

Killarney, Co. Kerry

92 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Kilgobnet NS is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 DW26). Maura O'Connor is the principal of Kilgobnet NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
92
Boys and girls
Mixed · 37 boys, 55 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
07841L

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 Kilgobnet NS?
Kilgobnet NS is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 DW26).
Who is the principal of Kilgobnet NS?
Maura O'Connor is the principal of Kilgobnet NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilgobnet NS?
Kilgobnet NS has 92 pupils: 37 boys and 55 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilgobnet NS a mixed school?
Yes. Kilgobnet NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilgobnet NS?
Kilgobnet NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilgobnet NS teach through Irish?
No. Kilgobnet NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilgobnet NS a DEIS school?
No. Kilgobnet NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilgobnet NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilgobnet NS's roll number, 07841L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilgobnet NS?
The closest is St Francis Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 29 schools in Killarney · Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest schools

Kilgobnet NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Kilgobnet NSThis school 92 Mixed Catholic No No
St Francis Special SchBeaufort 2.3 km 73 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an ChuilleanaigKillarney 4.9 km 152 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire BKillorglin 6.2 km 367 Mixed Catholic No No
Glounaguillagh NSKillorglin 7.1 km 137 Mixed Catholic No No
Faha National SchoolKillarney 7.5 km 224 Mixed Catholic No No
Two Mile Community National SchoolKillarney about 7.7 km 46 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Beaufort
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93DW26

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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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