How many pupils go to Kiladooley Mixed NS?

Kiladooley Mixed NS has 132 pupils: 77 boys and 55 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kiladooley Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kiladooley Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kiladooley Mixed NS?

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

Does Kiladooley Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kiladooley Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kiladooley Mixed NS's roll number, 12692B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kiladooley Mixed NS?

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

Kiladooley Mixed NS

Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois

132 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Kiladooley Mixed NS is a primary school in Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 A726). Orla O'Connor is the principal of Kiladooley Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 132
Boys and girls: Mixed · 77 boys, 55 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12692B

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 Kiladooley Mixed NS?: Kiladooley Mixed NS is a primary school in Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 A726).
Who is the principal of Kiladooley Mixed NS?: Orla O'Connor is the principal of Kiladooley Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kiladooley Mixed NS?: Kiladooley Mixed NS has 132 pupils: 77 boys and 55 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kiladooley Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kiladooley Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kiladooley Mixed NS?: Kiladooley Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kiladooley Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Kiladooley Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kiladooley Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Kiladooley Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kiladooley Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kiladooley Mixed NS's roll number, 12692B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kiladooley Mixed NS?: The closest is SN Naomh Colmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kiladooley Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kiladooley Mixed NSThis school		132	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ColmcillePortlaoise	4.9 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs National SchoolBorrin-in-Ossory	5.1 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideRathdowney	5.2 km	244	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil an Tsli DalaAn Bealach Mór	8.1 km	49	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Cloch an Tsionnaigh NSAbbeyleix	9.2 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rushall NSMountrath	9.2 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Killadooley
Borris-in-Ossory
Co. Laois
R32A726

Principal: Orla O'Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0505 44236
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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