How many pupils go to Kilgariffe NS?

Kilgariffe NS has 45 pupils: 28 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilgariffe NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kilgariffe NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilgariffe NS?

Kilgariffe 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 Kilgariffe NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kilgariffe NS a DEIS school?

No. Kilgariffe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Kilgariffe NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilgariffe NS's roll number, 10499U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilgariffe NS?

The closest is St Joseph's Girls National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Kilgariffe NS

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

45 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Kilgariffe NS is a primary school in Clonakilty, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 KR27). Susan Hanbidge / Clodagh Nicholson is the principal of Kilgariffe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 45
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 17 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10499U

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 Kilgariffe NS?: Kilgariffe NS is a primary school in Clonakilty, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 KR27).
Who is the principal of Kilgariffe NS?: Susan Hanbidge / Clodagh Nicholson is the principal of Kilgariffe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilgariffe NS?: Kilgariffe NS has 45 pupils: 28 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilgariffe NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kilgariffe NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilgariffe NS?: Kilgariffe 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 Kilgariffe NS teach through Irish?: No. Kilgariffe NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilgariffe NS a DEIS school?: No. Kilgariffe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilgariffe NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilgariffe NS's roll number, 10499U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilgariffe NS?: The closest is St Joseph's Girls National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilgariffe NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilgariffe NSThis school		45	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Joseph's Girls National SchoolClonakilty	400 m	192	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na mBuachailliClonakilty	1.3 km	235	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí ChoileáinCloch na gCoillte	2.1 km	388	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil DhairbhreClonakilty	3.4 km	36	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil FachtnaRosscarbery	about 3.6 km	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc SceachClonakilty	5.7 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Old Timoleague Road
Clonakilty
Co. Cork
P85KR27

Principal: Susan Hanbidge / Clodagh Nicholson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 023 883 4965
Email: [email protected]
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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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