Aghacasla NS

Tralee, Co. Kerry

107 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Aghacasla NS is a primary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 Y312). David Doyle is the principal of Aghacasla NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
107
Boys and girls
Mixed · 51 boys, 56 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14767Q

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 Aghacasla NS?
Aghacasla NS is a primary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 Y312).
Who is the principal of Aghacasla NS?
David Doyle is the principal of Aghacasla NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Aghacasla NS?
Aghacasla NS has 107 pupils: 51 boys and 56 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Aghacasla NS a mixed school?
Yes. Aghacasla NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Aghacasla NS?
Aghacasla NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Aghacasla NS teach through Irish?
No. Aghacasla NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Aghacasla NS a DEIS school?
No. Aghacasla NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Aghacasla NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Aghacasla NS's roll number, 14767Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Aghacasla NS?
The closest is Castlegregory Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 33 schools in Tralee · Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest schools

Aghacasla NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Aghacasla NSThis school 107 Mixed Catholic No No
Castlegregory Mixed NSCastlegregory 3.9 km 147 Mixed Catholic No No
St Brendans NSTralee 9.1 km 43 Mixed Catholic No No
An Bhreac Chluain BTralee 10.3 km 97 Mixed Catholic No No
Derryquay Mixed NSTralee 10.4 km 32 Mixed Catholic No No
Fibough National SchoolCaislean na Mainge 12.6 km 25 Mixed Catholic No No
Spa National SchoolTralee 13.6 km 230 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Aughacasla South
Camp
Tralee
V92Y312

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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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