Shinchill NS

Killeigh, Co. Offaly

286 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Shinchill NS is a primary school in Killeigh, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 FF20). Sandra Sheeran is the principal of Shinchill NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
286
Boys and girls
Mixed · 126 boys, 160 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17031F

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Shinchill NS?
Shinchill NS is a primary school in Killeigh, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 FF20).
Who is the principal of Shinchill NS?
Sandra Sheeran is the principal of Shinchill NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Shinchill NS?
Shinchill NS has 286 pupils: 126 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Shinchill NS a mixed school?
Yes. Shinchill NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Shinchill NS?
Shinchill NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Shinchill NS teach through Irish?
No. Shinchill NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Shinchill NS a DEIS school?
No. Shinchill NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Shinchill NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Shinchill NS's roll number, 17031F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Shinchill NS?
The closest is Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

Shinchill NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Shinchill NSThis school 286 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil an Eiscir RiadaAn Tulach Mhor 6.2 km 185 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Clonaghadoo NSGeashill 6.5 km 81 Mixed Catholic No No
Charleville NSTullamore 6.7 km 173 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Offaly School of Special EducationTullamore 6.8 km 42 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireTullamore 7.0 km 249 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh Brighde BuachTullamore 7.1 km 116 Boys Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Shinchill
Killeigh
Co. Offaly
R35FF20

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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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