Is Knockanes Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Knockanes Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Knockanes Mixed NS?

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

Does Knockanes Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Knockanes Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Knockanes Mixed NS?

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

Knockanes Mixed NS

Killarney, Co. Kerry

69 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Knockanes Mixed NS is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 HX80). Knockanes Mixed NS has 69 pupils: 33 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 69
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 36 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13150Q

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Questions parents ask

Where is Knockanes Mixed NS?: Knockanes Mixed NS is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 HX80).
How many pupils go to Knockanes Mixed NS?: Knockanes Mixed NS has 69 pupils: 33 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Knockanes Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Knockanes Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Knockanes Mixed NS?: Knockanes Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Knockanes Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Knockanes Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Knockanes Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Knockanes Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Knockanes Mixed NS?: The closest is Glenflesk NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Knockanes Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Knockanes Mixed NSThis school		69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glenflesk NSKillarney	1.6 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Barr DubhHeadford	4.1 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Loughguitane NSKillarney	5.4 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lissivigeen Mixed NSKillarney	5.9 km	269	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Raheen National SchoolKillarney	6.1 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tiernaboul NSKillarney	6.4 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Headford
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93HX80

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