How many pupils go to Kilbarron NS?

Kilbarron NS has 44 pupils: 18 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilbarron NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kilbarron NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilbarron NS?

Kilbarron 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 Kilbarron NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kilbarron NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Kilbarron NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Kilbarron NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilbarron NS's roll number, 10595Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilbarron NS?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Chaitriona. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Kilbarron NS

Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

44 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Kilbarron NS is a primary school in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 Y198). Priscilla Leslie is the principal of Kilbarron NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 44
Boys and girls: Mixed · 18 boys, 26 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10595Q

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 Kilbarron NS?: Kilbarron NS is a primary school in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 Y198).
Who is the principal of Kilbarron NS?: Priscilla Leslie is the principal of Kilbarron NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilbarron NS?: Kilbarron NS has 44 pupils: 18 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilbarron NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kilbarron NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilbarron NS?: Kilbarron 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 Kilbarron NS teach through Irish?: No. Kilbarron NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilbarron NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Kilbarron NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Kilbarron NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilbarron NS's roll number, 10595Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilbarron NS?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Chaitriona. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilbarron NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilbarron NSThis school		44	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh ChaitrionaBallyshannon	500 m	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Family National SchoolBallyshannon	700 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil EirneBéal Átha Seannaigh	800 m	29	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	Yes
SN an Br M O CleirighBallyshannon	3.8 km	211	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rockfield NSBallyshannon	4.3 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Macartans CentralBundoran	7.0 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Belleek Road
Ballyshannon
Co. Donegal
F94Y198

Principal: Priscilla Leslie on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 985 1380
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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