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.

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

At a glance

Killenaule NS is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 RK33). Killenaule NS has 135 pupils: 70 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Killenaule NS?: Killenaule NS is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 RK33).
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.
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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Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41RK33

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