How many pupils go to Castlegregory Mixed NS?

Castlegregory Mixed NS has 147 pupils: 67 boys and 80 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Castlegregory Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Castlegregory Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Castlegregory Mixed NS?

Castlegregory Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Castlegregory Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Castlegregory Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Castlegregory Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Castlegregory Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlegregory Mixed NS's roll number, 11746Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Castlegregory Mixed NS?

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

Castlegregory Mixed NS

Castlegregory, Co. Kerry

147 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Castlegregory Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 P962). Máire Lynch is the principal of Castlegregory Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 147
Boys and girls: Mixed · 67 boys, 80 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11746Q

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 Castlegregory Mixed NS?: Castlegregory Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 P962).
Who is the principal of Castlegregory Mixed NS?: Máire Lynch is the principal of Castlegregory Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castlegregory Mixed NS?: Castlegregory Mixed NS has 147 pupils: 67 boys and 80 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castlegregory Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Castlegregory Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castlegregory Mixed NS?: Castlegregory Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castlegregory Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Castlegregory Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castlegregory Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Castlegregory Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Castlegregory Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlegregory Mixed NS's roll number, 11746Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castlegregory Mixed NS?: The closest is Aghacasla NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Castlegregory Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castlegregory Mixed NSThis school		147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Aghacasla NSTralee	3.9 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brendans NSTralee	10.7 km	43	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an ChlochanAn Clochán	11.4 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
An Bhreac Chluain BTralee	11.9 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Derryquay Mixed NSTralee	13.4 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Eoin BaisteLios Póil	15.5 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Strand Road
Castlegregory
Co. Kerry
V92P962

Principal: Máire Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 713 9419
Email: [email protected]
Website: castlegregoryns.com
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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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