How many pupils go to Killenaule NS?

Killenaule NS has 135 pupils: 70 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Killenaule NS a mixed school?

Yes. Killenaule NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Killenaule NS?

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

Does Killenaule NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Killenaule NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Killenaule NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killenaule NS's roll number, 19356U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Killenaule NS?

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

Killenaule NS

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

135 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Killenaule NS is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 RK33). Brian Carrigg is the principal of Killenaule NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 135
Boys and girls: Mixed · 70 boys, 65 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19356U

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 Killenaule NS?: Killenaule NS is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 RK33).
Who is the principal of Killenaule NS?: Brian Carrigg is the principal of Killenaule NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Killenaule NS?: Killenaule NS has 135 pupils: 70 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Killenaule NS a mixed school?: Yes. Killenaule NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Killenaule NS?: Killenaule NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Killenaule NS teach through Irish?: No. Killenaule NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Killenaule NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Killenaule NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Killenaule NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killenaule NS's roll number, 19356U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Killenaule NS?: The closest is Moyglass NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Killenaule NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Killenaule NSThis school		135	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Moyglass NSFethard	5.2 km	130	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an IubhairThurles	5.8 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gleann GuailThurles	5.9 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lisnamrock NSThurles	7.6 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig JuniorThurles	8.3 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig SeniorDrangan	8.3 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Killenaule
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41RK33

Principal: Brian Carrigg on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 915 6447
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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