Carrickleck NS

Kingscourt, Co. Meath

26 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Carrickleck NS is a primary school in Kingscourt, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 XK71). Jackie Ward is the principal of Carrickleck NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
26
Boys and girls
Mixed · 14 boys, 12 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14348T

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 Carrickleck NS?
Carrickleck NS is a primary school in Kingscourt, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 XK71).
Who is the principal of Carrickleck NS?
Jackie Ward is the principal of Carrickleck NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Carrickleck NS?
Carrickleck NS has 26 pupils: 14 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Carrickleck NS a mixed school?
Yes. Carrickleck NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Carrickleck NS?
Carrickleck NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Carrickleck NS teach through Irish?
No. Carrickleck NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Carrickleck NS a DEIS school?
No. Carrickleck NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Carrickleck NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrickleck NS's roll number, 14348T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Carrickleck NS?
The closest is SN Bhrighde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

Carrickleck NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Carrickleck NSThis school 26 Mixed Catholic No No
SN BhrighdeDrumconrath 2.8 km 91 Mixed Catholic No No
St Josephs NSKingscourt 4.0 km 377 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilmainham Wood NSKells 4.0 km 118 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Eoin BáisteKells 5.9 km 123 Mixed Catholic No No
Cabra Central NSKingscourt 6.0 km 57 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil BrideCarrickmacross 6.3 km 106 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Carrickleck
Kingscourt
Co. Meath
A82XK71

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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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