How many pupils go to Killybegs Common NS?

Killybegs Common NS has 75 pupils: 40 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Killybegs Common NS a mixed school?

Yes. Killybegs Common NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Killybegs Common NS?

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

Does Killybegs Common NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Killybegs Common NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Killybegs Common NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killybegs Common NS's roll number, 16608G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Killybegs Common NS?

The closest is SN Neill Mor. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Killybegs Common NS

Killybegs, Co. Donegal

75 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

Work-to-rule: no supervision before or after school while it lasts. Check with the school. What it means

At a glance

Killybegs Common NS is a primary school in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 XY84). Emer Rose is the principal of Killybegs Common NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 75
Boys and girls: Mixed · 40 boys, 35 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16608G

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

Compare with another school

Explained: what DEIS means · school ethos · how admissions work · how to choose a school

Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found Killybegs Common 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.

We check school websites every week and add dates as soon as they're published.

When can my child start school? · How admissions work

Questions parents ask

Where is Killybegs Common NS?: Killybegs Common NS is a primary school in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 XY84).
Who is the principal of Killybegs Common NS?: Emer Rose is the principal of Killybegs Common NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Killybegs Common NS?: Killybegs Common NS has 75 pupils: 40 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Killybegs Common NS a mixed school?: Yes. Killybegs Common NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Killybegs Common NS?: Killybegs Common NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Killybegs Common NS teach through Irish?: No. Killybegs Common NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Killybegs Common NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Killybegs Common NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Killybegs Common NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killybegs Common NS's roll number, 16608G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Killybegs Common NS?: The closest is SN Neill Mor. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Killybegs Common NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Killybegs Common NSThis school		75	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Neill MorKillybegs	2.1 km	240	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bruckless NSBruckless	2.9 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN FhionntraKillybegs	4.1 km	5	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killaghtee NSDunkineely	4.5 km	12	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Dun CeannfhaolaidhDunkineely	5.3 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh NailleInbhear	9.7 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.

Spotted something wrong on this page?

Contact

The Commons
Killybegs
Co. Donegal
F94XY84

Principal: Emer Rose on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 973 1919
Email: [email protected]
Open in Google Maps

Secondary schools near here

For 5th and 6th class families: open nights, application dates and costs for the secondary schools closest to Killybegs Common NS, on our sister site.

See secondary schools near here What to do when

On the parents' association?

Give your committee a free space for meetings, minutes, a shared calendar, handover notes and readathons.

Set up your committee

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

These dates are set for every primary school in Ireland. Check with Killybegs Common NS for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar