Kinsale NS

Kinsale, Co. Cork

55 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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Kinsale NS is a primary school in Kinsale, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 AF10). Jill Horan is the principal of Kinsale NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
55
Boys and girls
Mixed · 23 boys, 32 girls
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14726C

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 Kinsale NS?
Kinsale NS is a primary school in Kinsale, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 AF10).
Who is the principal of Kinsale NS?
Jill Horan is the principal of Kinsale NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kinsale NS?
Kinsale NS has 55 pupils: 23 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kinsale NS a mixed school?
Yes. Kinsale NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kinsale NS?
Kinsale NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kinsale NS teach through Irish?
No. Kinsale NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kinsale NS a DEIS school?
No. Kinsale NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kinsale NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kinsale NS's roll number, 14726C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kinsale NS?
The closest is Scoil Naomh Eltin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Kinsale · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Kinsale NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Kinsale NSThis school 55 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil Naomh EltinKinsale 1.0 km 401 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chobh Chionn TsaileKinsale 1.1 km 213 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil Chionn tSáileCionn tSáile 1.7 km 145 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil Mhuire na nGrastBelgooly 4.1 km 363 Mixed Catholic No No
Dundar Mhuighe NSKinsale 5.8 km 175 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinspittle NSBallinspittle 7.6 km 192 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Knocknabohilly
Kinsale
Co. Cork
P17AF10

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Next school holidays

  • In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 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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