How many pupils go to Knock NS?

Knock NS has 152 pupils: 85 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Knock NS a mixed school?

Yes. Knock NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Knock NS?

Knock NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Knock NS teach through Irish?

No. Knock NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Knock NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Knock NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Knock NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Knock NS's roll number, 16122D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Knock NS?

The closest is Barnacarroll Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Knock NS

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

152 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Knock NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 KF89). Máire Boyle is the principal of Knock NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 152
Boys and girls: Mixed · 85 boys, 67 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16122D

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found Knock NS's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Knock NS?: Knock NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 KF89).
Who is the principal of Knock NS?: Máire Boyle is the principal of Knock NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Knock NS?: Knock NS has 152 pupils: 85 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Knock NS a mixed school?: Yes. Knock NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Knock NS?: Knock NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Knock NS teach through Irish?: No. Knock NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Knock NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Knock NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Knock NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Knock NS's roll number, 16122D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Knock NS?: The closest is Barnacarroll Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Knock NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Knock NSThis school		152	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Barnacarroll Central NSClaremorris	4.2 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Uileog de BurcaClár Chlainne Mhuiris	5.0 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Beacan Mixed NSClaremorris	6.2 km	177	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kiltimagh CentralKiltimagh	7.6 km	262	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Marys NSBallyhaunis	7.8 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Mary's National SchoolClaremorris	about 8.3 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Knock
Claremorris
Co. Mayo
F12KF89

Principal: Máire Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 938 8435
Email: [email protected]
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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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