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.

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.

Kilross NS

Ballintogher, Co. Sligo

42 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Kilross NS is a primary school in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 ED95). Kilross NS has 42 pupils: 21 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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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Questions parents ask

Where is Kilross NS?: Kilross NS is a primary school in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 ED95).
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.
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.

Closest schools

Kilross NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
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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Co Sligo
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