How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?

Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach has 167 pupils: 167 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach a mixed school?

No. Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?

Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach's roll number, 18049G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?

The closest is Holy Cross Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach

Killarney, Co. Kerry

167 pupilsBoysCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 T271). Mary Brosnan is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 167
Boys and girls: Boys only · 167 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18049G

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 Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?: Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 T271).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?: Mary Brosnan is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?: Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach has 167 pupils: 167 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach a mixed school?: No. Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?: Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach's roll number, 18049G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach?: The closest is Holy Cross Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire na MainistreachThis school		167	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Holy Cross Primary SchoolKillarney	200 m	345	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Olivers NSKillarney	1.8 km	625	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil FaithleannCill Airne	1.9 km	245	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil BhrídeKillarney	3.9 km	129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lissivigeen Mixed NSKillarney	4.2 km	269	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an FhossaKillarney	4.6 km	246	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

New Road
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93T271

Principal: Mary Brosnan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 663 3687
Email: [email protected]
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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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