Kilross NS

Ballintogher, Co. Sligo

42 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Kilross NS is a primary school in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 ED95). Roisin Coughlan is the principal of Kilross NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
42
Boys and girls
Mixed · 21 boys, 21 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16044J

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Kilross NS?
Kilross NS is a primary school in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 ED95).
Who is the principal of Kilross NS?
Roisin Coughlan is the principal of Kilross NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilross NS?
Kilross NS has 42 pupils: 21 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilross NS a mixed school?
Yes. Kilross NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilross NS?
Kilross NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilross NS teach through Irish?
No. Kilross NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilross NS a DEIS school?
No. Kilross NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilross NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilross NS's roll number, 16044J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilross NS?
The closest is Ballintogher NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Ballintogher · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

Kilross NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Kilross NSThis school 42 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballintogher NSBallintogher 3.1 km 87 Mixed Catholic No No
Sooey NSBoyle 3.2 km 112 Mixed Catholic No No
St Pauls NS CollooneyCollooney 5.2 km 75 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil Mhuire agus IosafCollooney 5.3 km 241 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Josephs NSDromahair 7.0 km 56 Mixed Catholic No No
Carraroe NSCarraroe 7.0 km 389 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ballintogher
Co Sligo
F91ED95

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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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