Kinaffe NS

Swinford, Co. Mayo

48 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Kinaffe NS is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 FW71). Margaret Noone is the principal of Kinaffe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
48
Boys and girls
Mixed · 26 boys, 22 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16173U

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Kinaffe NS?
Kinaffe NS is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 FW71).
Who is the principal of Kinaffe NS?
Margaret Noone is the principal of Kinaffe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kinaffe NS?
Kinaffe NS has 48 pupils: 26 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kinaffe NS a mixed school?
Yes. Kinaffe NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kinaffe NS?
Kinaffe NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kinaffe NS teach through Irish?
No. Kinaffe NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kinaffe NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Kinaffe NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Kinaffe NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kinaffe NS's roll number, 16173U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kinaffe NS?
The closest is SN an Trian Lair. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 8 schools in Swinford · DEIS primary schools in Co. Mayo · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Kinaffe NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Kinaffe NSThis school 48 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN an Trian LairSwinford 3.4 km 66 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil na gCoilliniSwinford 4.6 km 97 Mixed Catholic No No
Swinford NSSwinford 5.3 km 200 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Naisiunta TholaClaremorris 5.4 km 84 Mixed Catholic No No
Kiltimagh CentralKiltimagh 6.0 km 262 Mixed Catholic No No
SN SheamaisSwinford 7.5 km 18 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Kinaffe
Swinford
Co. Mayo
F12FW71

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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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