How many pupils go to Templemary NS?

Templemary NS has 47 pupils: 27 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Templemary NS a mixed school?

Yes. Templemary NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Templemary NS?

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

Does Templemary NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Templemary NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Templemary NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Templemary NS's roll number, 13758K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Templemary NS?

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

Templemary NS

Killala, Co. Mayo

47 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Templemary NS is a primary school in Killala, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 R838). Jarlath Dunford is the principal of Templemary NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 47
Boys and girls: Mixed · 27 boys, 20 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13758K

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found Templemary NS's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Templemary NS?: Templemary NS is a primary school in Killala, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 R838).
Who is the principal of Templemary NS?: Jarlath Dunford is the principal of Templemary NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Templemary NS?: Templemary NS has 47 pupils: 27 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Templemary NS a mixed school?: Yes. Templemary NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Templemary NS?: Templemary NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Templemary NS teach through Irish?: No. Templemary NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Templemary NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Templemary NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Templemary NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Templemary NS's roll number, 13758K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Templemary NS?: The closest is Killala NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Templemary NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Templemary NSThis school		47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killala NSKillala	3.0 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mount Palmer National SchoolBallina	4.5 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Newtownwhite Educate Together NSBallina	7.3 km	59	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Cooneal NSBallina	8.0 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh BridBallycastle	8.9 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cormaic NfaBallina	9.4 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Carbad Beg
Killala
Co. Mayo
F26R838

Principal: Jarlath Dunford on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 34760
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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