How many pupils go to Kilfinane Convent Primary School?

Kilfinane Convent Primary School has 145 pupils: 73 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilfinane Convent Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Kilfinane Convent Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilfinane Convent Primary School?

Kilfinane Convent Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Kilfinane Convent Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Kilfinane Convent Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Kilfinane Convent Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Kilfinane Convent Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Kilfinane Convent Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilfinane Convent Primary School's roll number, 13026P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilfinane Convent Primary School?

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

Kilfinane Convent Primary School

Kilfinane, Co. Limerick

145 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Kilfinane Convent Primary School is a primary school in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 EY95). Bridgette Cahill is the principal of Kilfinane Convent Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 145
Boys and girls: Mixed · 73 boys, 72 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13026P

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 Kilfinane Convent Primary School?: Kilfinane Convent Primary School is a primary school in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 EY95).
Who is the principal of Kilfinane Convent Primary School?: Bridgette Cahill is the principal of Kilfinane Convent Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilfinane Convent Primary School?: Kilfinane Convent Primary School has 145 pupils: 73 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilfinane Convent Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Kilfinane Convent Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilfinane Convent Primary School?: Kilfinane Convent Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilfinane Convent Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Kilfinane Convent Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilfinane Convent Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Kilfinane Convent Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilfinane Convent Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilfinane Convent Primary School's roll number, 13026P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilfinane Convent Primary School?: The closest is Ardpatrick NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Kilfinane Convent Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilfinane Convent Primary SchoolThis school		145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ardpatrick NSKilmallock	3.8 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Martinstown NSKilmallock	4.2 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glenbrohane NSKilmallock	6.4 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bulgaden NSKilmallock	7.9 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Cnoc Loinge BKnocklong	8.3 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballylanders NSKIlmallock	8.5 km	128	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Castle Street
Kilfinane
Co. Limerick
V35EY95

Principal: Bridgette Cahill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 063 91326
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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