How many pupils go to Kilmainham Wood NS?

Kilmainham Wood NS has 118 pupils: 54 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilmainham Wood NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kilmainham Wood NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilmainham Wood NS?

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

Does Kilmainham Wood NS teach through Irish?

No. Kilmainham Wood NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Kilmainham Wood NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Kilmainham Wood NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilmainham Wood NS's roll number, 17123K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilmainham Wood NS?

The closest is Carrickleck NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Kilmainham Wood NS

Kells, Co. Meath

118 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Kilmainham Wood NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 TY77). Pauline Bonner is the principal of Kilmainham Wood NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 118
Boys and girls: Mixed · 54 boys, 64 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17123K

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 Kilmainham Wood NS?: Kilmainham Wood NS is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 TY77).
Who is the principal of Kilmainham Wood NS?: Pauline Bonner is the principal of Kilmainham Wood NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilmainham Wood NS?: Kilmainham Wood NS has 118 pupils: 54 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilmainham Wood NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kilmainham Wood NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilmainham Wood NS?: Kilmainham Wood NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilmainham Wood NS teach through Irish?: No. Kilmainham Wood NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilmainham Wood NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Kilmainham Wood NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Kilmainham Wood NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilmainham Wood NS's roll number, 17123K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilmainham Wood NS?: The closest is Carrickleck NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilmainham Wood NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilmainham Wood NSThis school		118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Carrickleck NSKingscourt	4.0 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Eoin BáisteKells	4.7 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ughtyneill NSMoynalty	5.4 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs NSKingscourt	6.0 km	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilbeg NSCarlanstown	6.3 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhrighdeDrumconrath	6.7 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Kilmainhamwood
Kells
Co. Meath
A82TY77

Principal: Pauline Bonner on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 905 2666
Email: [email protected]
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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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