How many pupils go to Killasser NS?

Killasser NS has 31 pupils: 17 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Killasser NS a mixed school?

Yes. Killasser NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Killasser NS?

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

Does Killasser NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Killasser NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Killasser NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killasser NS's roll number, 16269K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Killasser NS?

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

Killasser NS

Swinford, Co. Mayo

31 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Killasser NS is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 AH68). Claire Gallagher is the principal of Killasser NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 31
Boys and girls: Mixed · 17 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16269K

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 Killasser 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 Killasser NS?: Killasser NS is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 AH68).
Who is the principal of Killasser NS?: Claire Gallagher is the principal of Killasser NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Killasser NS?: Killasser NS has 31 pupils: 17 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Killasser NS a mixed school?: Yes. Killasser NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Killasser NS?: Killasser NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Killasser NS teach through Irish?: No. Killasser NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Killasser NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Killasser NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Killasser NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killasser NS's roll number, 16269K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Killasser NS?: The closest is St Johns NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Killasser NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Killasser NSThis school		31	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSSwinford	2.4 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Swinford NSSwinford	4.4 km	200	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Culmore NSSwinford	5.4 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na gCoilliniSwinford	7.2 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN SheamaisSwinford	9.3 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kinaffe NSSwinford	9.5 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Killasser
Swinford
Co Mayo
F12AH68

Principal: Claire Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 925 1489
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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