How many pupils go to Kilgarvan Central Schl?

Kilgarvan Central Schl has 99 pupils: 49 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilgarvan Central Schl a mixed school?

Yes. Kilgarvan Central Schl takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilgarvan Central Schl?

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

Does Kilgarvan Central Schl teach through Irish?

No. Kilgarvan Central Schl teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Kilgarvan Central Schl a DEIS school?

No. Kilgarvan Central Schl is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Kilgarvan Central Schl's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilgarvan Central Schl's roll number, 19458F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilgarvan Central Schl?

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

Kilgarvan Central Schl

Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry

99 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Kilgarvan Central Schl is a primary school in Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 HP79). Caroline Lehane is the principal of Kilgarvan Central Schl, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 99
Boys and girls: Mixed · 49 boys, 50 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19458F

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 Kilgarvan Central Schl?: Kilgarvan Central Schl is a primary school in Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 HP79).
Who is the principal of Kilgarvan Central Schl?: Caroline Lehane is the principal of Kilgarvan Central Schl, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilgarvan Central Schl?: Kilgarvan Central Schl has 99 pupils: 49 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilgarvan Central Schl a mixed school?: Yes. Kilgarvan Central Schl takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilgarvan Central Schl?: Kilgarvan Central Schl has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilgarvan Central Schl teach through Irish?: No. Kilgarvan Central Schl teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilgarvan Central Schl a DEIS school?: No. Kilgarvan Central Schl is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilgarvan Central Schl's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilgarvan Central Schl's roll number, 19458F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilgarvan Central Schl?: The closest is Cahir National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilgarvan Central Schl compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilgarvan Central SchlThis school		99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cahir National SchoolKenmare	6.0 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Johns NSKenmare	9.9 km	395	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tulloha National SchoolKenmare	10.6 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glenflesk NSKillarney	13.2 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Loughguitane NSKillarney	13.3 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Knockanes Mixed NSKillarney	14.8 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Kilgarvan
Co. Kerry
V93HP79

Principal: Caroline Lehane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 668 5428
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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