How many pupils go to Nagle Rice Primary School?

Nagle Rice Primary School has 337 pupils: 163 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Nagle Rice Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Nagle Rice Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Nagle Rice Primary School?

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

Does Nagle Rice Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Nagle Rice Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Nagle Rice Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Nagle Rice Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Nagle Rice Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Nagle Rice Primary School's roll number, 20229U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Nagle Rice Primary School?

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

Nagle Rice Primary School

Killarney, Co. Kerry

337 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Nagle Rice Primary School is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 EV97). Aileen O'Dowd is the principal of Nagle Rice Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 337
Boys and girls: Mixed · 163 boys, 174 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20229U

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 Nagle Rice Primary School?: Nagle Rice Primary School is a primary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 EV97).
Who is the principal of Nagle Rice Primary School?: Aileen O'Dowd is the principal of Nagle Rice Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Nagle Rice Primary School?: Nagle Rice Primary School has 337 pupils: 163 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Nagle Rice Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Nagle Rice Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Nagle Rice Primary School?: Nagle Rice Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Nagle Rice Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Nagle Rice Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Nagle Rice Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Nagle Rice Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Nagle Rice Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Nagle Rice Primary School's roll number, 20229U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Nagle Rice Primary School?: The closest is Castlemaine NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Nagle Rice Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Nagle Rice Primary SchoolThis school		337	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlemaine NSCastlemaine	3.0 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kiltallagh NSCastlemaine	3.2 km	21	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Castledrum NSCastlemain	5.3 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Faha National SchoolKillarney	6.3 km	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire BKillorglin	6.4 km	367	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Francis Special SchBeaufort	7.1 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Milltown
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93EV97

Principal: Aileen O'Dowd on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 976 7625
Email: [email protected]
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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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