Kildysart NS

Kildysart, Co. Clare

122 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Kildysart NS is a primary school in Kildysart, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 DK19). Kathleen Ryan is the principal of Kildysart NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
122
Boys and girls
Mixed · 58 boys, 64 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15301V

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 Kildysart NS?
Kildysart NS is a primary school in Kildysart, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 DK19).
Who is the principal of Kildysart NS?
Kathleen Ryan is the principal of Kildysart NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kildysart NS?
Kildysart NS has 122 pupils: 58 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kildysart NS a mixed school?
Yes. Kildysart NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kildysart NS?
Kildysart NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kildysart NS teach through Irish?
No. Kildysart NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kildysart NS a DEIS school?
No. Kildysart NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kildysart NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kildysart NS's roll number, 15301V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kildysart NS?
The closest is S N Baile na Cailli. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

Kildysart NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Kildysart NSThis school 122 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Baile na CailliEnnis 5.2 km 52 Mixed Catholic No No
Cluain DraigneachInis 6.2 km 5 Mixed Catholic No No
Coolmeen NSKilrush 7.7 km 20 Mixed Catholic No No
SN SheanainFoynes 7.7 km 99 Mixed Catholic No No
SN na CrannaigheKilrush 8.4 km 32 Mixed Catholic No No
Lissycasey NSEnnis 8.4 km 167 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ennis Road
Kildysart
Co. Clare
V95DK19

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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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