Killala NS

Killala, Co. Mayo

85 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Killala NS is a primary school in Killala, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YX51). Fiona Reilly is the principal of Killala NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
85
Boys and girls
Mixed · 57 boys, 28 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16811D

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Killala NS?
Killala NS is a primary school in Killala, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YX51).
Who is the principal of Killala NS?
Fiona Reilly is the principal of Killala NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Killala NS?
Killala NS has 85 pupils: 57 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Killala NS a mixed school?
Yes. Killala NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Killala NS?
Killala NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Killala NS teach through Irish?
No. Killala NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Killala NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Killala NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Killala NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killala NS's roll number, 16811D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Killala NS?
The closest is Templemary NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Killala · DEIS primary schools in Co. Mayo · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Killala NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Killala NSThis school 85 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Templemary NSKillala 3.0 km 47 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Newtownwhite Educate Together NSBallina 4.2 km 59 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Cooneal NSBallina 5.3 km 58 Mixed Catholic No No
Mount Palmer National SchoolBallina 5.3 km 37 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Enniscrone NSEnniscrone 9.0 km 137 Mixed Catholic No No
Knockanillo NSBallina 9.2 km 28 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Killala
Co. Mayo
F26YX51

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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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