Quilty NS

Ennis, Co. Clare

49 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Quilty NS is a primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 K091). Lorraine O'Keeffe is the principal of Quilty NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
49
Boys and girls
Mixed · 27 boys, 22 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17020A

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Quilty NS?
Quilty NS is a primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 K091).
Who is the principal of Quilty NS?
Lorraine O'Keeffe is the principal of Quilty NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Quilty NS?
Quilty NS has 49 pupils: 27 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Quilty NS a mixed school?
Yes. Quilty NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Quilty NS?
Quilty NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Quilty NS teach through Irish?
No. Quilty NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Quilty NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Quilty NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Quilty NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Quilty NS's roll number, 17020A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Quilty NS?
The closest is Mullach NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 30 schools in Ennis · DEIS primary schools in Co. Clare · Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

Quilty NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Quilty NSThis school 49 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Mullach NSEnnis 2.7 km 53 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Annagh NSMiltown Malbay 3.0 km 81 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Clohanes NSMullagh 4.9 km 22 Mixed Catholic No No
Miltown Malbay B NSMiltown Malbay 5.9 km 128 Mixed Catholic No No
Coore National SchoolEnnis 6.9 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Rockmount Mixed NSMiltown Malbay 9.7 km 23 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Quilty
Ennis
Co. Clare
V95K091

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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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