How many pupils go to Killaghtee NS?

Killaghtee NS has 12 pupils: 7 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Killaghtee NS a mixed school?

Yes. Killaghtee NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Killaghtee NS?

Killaghtee NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Killaghtee NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Killaghtee NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Killaghtee NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killaghtee NS's roll number, 19089A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Killaghtee NS?

The closest is SN Dun Ceannfhaolaidh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Killaghtee NS

Dunkineely, Co. Donegal

12 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Killaghtee NS is a primary school in Dunkineely, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 PY82). Sharon Love is the principal of Killaghtee NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 12
Boys and girls: Mixed · 7 boys, 5 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19089A

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 Killaghtee NS?: Killaghtee NS is a primary school in Dunkineely, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 PY82).
Who is the principal of Killaghtee NS?: Sharon Love is the principal of Killaghtee NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Killaghtee NS?: Killaghtee NS has 12 pupils: 7 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Killaghtee NS a mixed school?: Yes. Killaghtee NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Killaghtee NS?: Killaghtee NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Killaghtee NS teach through Irish?: No. Killaghtee NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Killaghtee NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Killaghtee NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Killaghtee NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killaghtee NS's roll number, 19089A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Killaghtee NS?: The closest is SN Dun Ceannfhaolaidh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Killaghtee NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Killaghtee NSThis school		12	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Dun CeannfhaolaidhDunkineely	1.0 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bruckless NSBruckless	1.5 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killybegs Common NSKillybegs	4.5 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Neill MorKillybegs	4.5 km	240	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh NailleInbhear	6.6 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Inver NSInver	6.7 km	20	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Killaghtee
Dunkineely
Co Donegal
F94PY82

Principal: Sharon Love on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 973 7433
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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