How many pupils go to Caherciveen NS?

Caherciveen NS has 148 pupils: 81 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Caherciveen NS a mixed school?

Yes. Caherciveen NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Caherciveen NS?

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

Does Caherciveen NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Caherciveen NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Caherciveen NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Caherciveen NS's roll number, 20112W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Caherciveen NS?

The closest is S.N na Faille Móire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Caherciveen NS

Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry

148 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Caherciveen NS is a primary school in Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 TW26). Treasa Ní Chróinín is the principal of Caherciveen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 148
Boys and girls: Mixed · 81 boys, 67 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20112W

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 Caherciveen NS?: Caherciveen NS is a primary school in Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 TW26).
Who is the principal of Caherciveen NS?: Treasa Ní Chróinín is the principal of Caherciveen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Caherciveen NS?: Caherciveen NS has 148 pupils: 81 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Caherciveen NS a mixed school?: Yes. Caherciveen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Caherciveen NS?: Caherciveen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Caherciveen NS teach through Irish?: No. Caherciveen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Caherciveen NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Caherciveen NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Caherciveen NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Caherciveen NS's roll number, 20112W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Caherciveen NS?: The closest is S.N na Faille Móire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Caherciveen NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Caherciveen NSThis school		148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S.N na Faille MóireCaherciveen	6.2 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Aghatubrid NSCaherciveen	6.2 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalMastergeehy	7.2 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Dar EarcaValentia	8.5 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil BhreanainnKillarney	12.0 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cillin LiathCill Airne	12.1 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

O'Connell Street
Cahirciveen
Co. Kerry
V23TW26

Principal: Treasa Ní Chróinín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 947 2294
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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