Is Knockavilla NS a mixed school?

Yes. Knockavilla NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Knockavilla NS?

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

Does Knockavilla NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Knockavilla NS a DEIS school?

No. Knockavilla NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Knockavilla NS?

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

Knockavilla NS

Dundrum, Co. Tipperary

147 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Knockavilla NS is a primary school in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 TY07). Knockavilla NS has 147 pupils: 71 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 147
Boys and girls: Mixed · 71 boys, 76 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14426N

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Questions parents ask

Where is Knockavilla NS?: Knockavilla NS is a primary school in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 TY07).
How many pupils go to Knockavilla NS?: Knockavilla NS has 147 pupils: 71 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Knockavilla NS a mixed school?: Yes. Knockavilla NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Knockavilla NS?: Knockavilla NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Knockavilla NS teach through Irish?: No. Knockavilla NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Knockavilla NS a DEIS school?: No. Knockavilla NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Knockavilla NS?: The closest is SN an Ghabhailin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Knockavilla NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Knockavilla NSThis school		147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an GhabhailinCashel	5.3 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Thomastown NSGolden	5.8 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrideDonaskeigh	5.9 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clonoulty Central NSCashel	7.1 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Annacarty NSAnnacarty	7.7 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rossmore National SchoolCashel	7.9 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Dundrum
Co. Tipperary
E34TY07

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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