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.

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

At a glance

Killybegs Common NS is a primary school in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 XY84). Killybegs Common NS has 75 pupils: 40 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Killybegs Common NS?: Killybegs Common NS is a primary school in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 XY84).
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.
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

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Killybegs
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