How many pupils go to Holy Cross Primary School?

Holy Cross Primary School has 345 pupils: 97 boys and 248 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Holy Cross Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Holy Cross Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Holy Cross Primary School?

Holy Cross Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Holy Cross Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Holy Cross Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Holy Cross Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Holy Cross Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Holy Cross Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Cross Primary School's roll number, 19487M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Holy Cross Primary School?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Holy Cross Primary School

Killarney, Co. Kerry

345 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Holy Cross Primary School is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 A096). Alice Davern is the principal of Holy Cross Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 345
Boys and girls: Mixed · 97 boys, 248 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19487M

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 Holy Cross Primary School?: Holy Cross Primary School is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 A096).
Who is the principal of Holy Cross Primary School?: Alice Davern is the principal of Holy Cross Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Holy Cross Primary School?: Holy Cross Primary School has 345 pupils: 97 boys and 248 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holy Cross Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Holy Cross Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holy Cross Primary School?: Holy Cross Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holy Cross Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Holy Cross Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holy Cross Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Holy Cross Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Holy Cross Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Cross Primary School's roll number, 19487M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Holy Cross Primary School?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire na Mainistreach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Holy Cross Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Holy Cross Primary SchoolThis school		345	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na MainistreachKillarney	200 m	167	Boys	Catholic	No	No
St Olivers NSKillarney	1.6 km	625	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil FaithleannCill Airne	1.7 km	245	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil BhrídeKillarney	3.8 km	129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lissivigeen Mixed NSKillarney	4.0 km	269	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an FhossaKillarney	4.8 km	246	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

New Road
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93A096

Principal: Alice Davern on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 663 1241
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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