How many primary schools are in Kilkenny?

Kilkenny has 70 registered primary schools on the Department of Education's published roll, listed above. The count excludes post-primary schools and special schools, which have their own pages.

Are there DEIS primary schools in Kilkenny?

Yes — 13 primary schools in Kilkenny are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

Primary schools in Kilkenny

Sorted by school name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, pupil-teacher ratio, SNA allocations and inspection reports.

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Ballyragget National School

Kilkenny Road, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 KR86

Patron: Catholic

Students160

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Bennettsbridge National School

Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 R280

Patron: Catholic

Students205

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Bunscoil McAuley Rice

Kilkenny Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E840

Patron: Catholic

Students412

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Burnchurch National School

Burnchurch, Cuffesgrange Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 RT02

Patron: Catholic

Students40

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Carigeen N S

Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 F656

Patron: Catholic

Students126

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Church Hill Mixed N S

Church Hill, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 T253

Patron: Catholic

Students192

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Clontubrid Mixed N S

Clontubrid, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 TX40

Patron: Catholic

Students44

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Colmcille Mixed N S

Bigwood, Mullinavat, Co. Waterford · Kilkenny · X91 YA49

Patron: Catholic

Students20

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Conahy

S N Colmain

Conahy, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YR15

Patron: Catholic

Students21

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Freshford Primary School

Scoil Lachtain

Freshford, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 RP20

Patron: Catholic

Students201

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Gaelscoil Osrai

Bóthar Uachtar Ratha, An Pháirc Mhór Theas, Cill Chainnigh · Kilkenny · R95 AT85

Patron: Catholic

Students442

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Gathabawn N.S.

S N Chrion Choill

Gathabawn, via Thurles, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E41 PW90

Patron: Catholic

Students31

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Goresbridge N.S.

Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 VX26

Patron: Catholic

Students75

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Graig na Manach Buac

Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 Y971

Patron: Catholic

Students76

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Holycross N.S.

Firoda, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E22N

Patron: Catholic

Students78

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Johnswell NS

S N Tobair Eoin Baisde

Johnswell, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YY10

Patron: Catholic

Students46

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Kilkenny Mixed N S

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XA66

Patron: Church Of Ireland

Students208

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Kilkenny School Project

Springfields, Waterford Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 VX31

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students240

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Kilmoganny Mixed N S

Cottresllstown, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 TK70

Patron: Catholic

Students23

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Lisdowney N S

Lisdowney, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XD45

Patron: Catholic

Students99

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Listerlin National School

Scoil Mholainge Listerlin

Listerlin, Mullinavat, via Waterford, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 EA09

Patron: Catholic

Students149

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Moneenroe National School

S N An Moinin Rua

The Glen, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 F8WP

Patron: Catholic

Students125

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Owning National School

Piltown, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E32 DX43

Patron: Catholic

Students102

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Piltown National School

S N Baile An Phiull

Kildalton, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E32 DE27

Patron: Catholic

Students270

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Presentation Convent National School

Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 C795

Patron: Catholic

Students94

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Ringville National School

Ballinlaw, Slieverue, Co Kilkenny, via Waterford · Kilkenny · X91 XN29

Patron: Catholic

Students46

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S N Baile An Fhasaigh

Ballyfacey, Glenmore, via New Ross, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 C439

Patron: Catholic

Students54

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S N Bhreandain Naofa

Clorinka, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YN60

Patron: Catholic

Students190

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S N Bhridhe

Kells, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 WK84

Patron: Catholic

Students27

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S N Bhrighde

Coon West, Carlow · Kilkenny · R93 KC63

Patron: Catholic

Students52

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S N Caislean An Cumair

Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 PHH4

Patron: Catholic

Students40

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S N Chiaran Naofa

Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XR65

Patron: Catholic

Students138

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S N Cholmcille

Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 W529

Patron: Catholic

Students116

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S N Lisnafunchin

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 TKD2

Patron: Catholic

Students29

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Galmoy Parochial School, Rathreagh, Galmoy, Galmoy (via Thurles) · Kilkenny · E41 TD34

Patron: Catholic

Students67

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S N Moin Ruadh Mixed

Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 FY06

Patron: Catholic

Students58

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S N Muire

Gowran, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 ND27

Patron: Catholic

Students199

PTR22.1:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

S N Muire Gan Smal

Graigenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 D793

Patron: Catholic

Students138

PTR23.0:1

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S N Naomh Chiarain

Rathdowney Road, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E41 N820

Patron: Catholic

Students86

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S N Naomh Colmain

Clarabricken, Clara, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YW73

Patron: Catholic

Students209

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S N Naomh Padraig Mxd

Baile Haol, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 EK00

Patron: Catholic

Students182

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S N San Nioclas

Windgap, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XA36

Patron: Catholic

Students117

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S N Seamus Naofa

Robinstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · Y34 C527

Patron: Catholic

Students89

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S N Tulach Ruain

Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YA46

Patron: Catholic

Students88

PTR22.0:1

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Scoil Bhride B7c

Paulstown, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E170

Patron: Catholic

Students211

PTR21.1:1

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Scoil Iognaid De Ris

Stephen Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 EC93

Patron: Catholic

Students255

PTR21.3:1

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Scoil Mhuire

Parnell Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YT68

Patron: Catholic

Students420

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Scoil Mhuire

Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 YC58

Patron: Catholic

Students260

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Scoil Naomh Eoin Dea

Upper New Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E221

Patron: Catholic

Students331

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Scoil Naomh Ioseph

Clinstown, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XA00

Patron: Catholic

Students124

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Scoil San Lionard

Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E299

Patron: Catholic

Students127

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Skeaghvastheen N S

Gorteen, Skeaghvasteen, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 D529

Patron: Catholic

Students81

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Slieverue Mixed N S

Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 YA26

Patron: Catholic

Students212

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St Aidans N S

Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XN76

Patron: Catholic

Students185

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St Beacons N S

Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 DY67

Patron: Catholic

Students177

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St Brendans Mixed N S

Huggsintown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 A394

Patron: Catholic

Students50

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St Canices Central N S

Granges Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 PK80

Patron: Catholic

Students645

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St Johns Infants N S

Michael Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 HC03

Patron: Catholic

Students223

PTR22.3:1

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St Johns Senior Ns

Ballybought Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 NH66

Patron: Catholic

Students216

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St Mary's National School

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 FP30

Patron: Catholic

Students414

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St Michaels National School

Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 X527

Patron: Catholic

Students65

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St Michael’s NS, Crosspatrick

Scoil Mhichil Naofa

Crosspatrick (via Thurles), Johnstown · Kilkenny · E41 EK57

Patron: Catholic

Students16

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St Patrick's NS Strangsmills

S N Naomh Padraigh

Strangsmills, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, via Waterford · Kilkenny · X91 KP57

Patron: Catholic

Students208

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St Patricks Ns

Boneyarrow, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YP5W

Patron: Catholic

Students63

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St Patrick’s De La Salle BNS Kilkenny

S N Padraig Naofa

St. Patrick's B.N.S., Coote's Lane, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 DX80

Patron: Catholic

Students341

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St. Senan's National School

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, Via Waterford · Kilkenny · X91 D894

Patron: Catholic

Students167

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Templeorum N S

Templeorum, Piltown, via Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E32 CY24

Patron: Catholic

Students46

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The Rower Mixed N S

The Rower, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 T623

Patron: Catholic

Students123

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Urlingfordns

Scoil an Chroí Ró-Naofa

Urlingford, Co Kilkenny, via Thurles · Kilkenny · E41 A567

Patron: Catholic

Students232

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Wandesforde Mixed N S

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 HT21

Patron: Church Of Ireland

Students59

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Primary schools in Kilkenny — frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are in Kilkenny?: Kilkenny has 70 registered primary schools on the Department of Education's published roll, listed above. The count excludes post-primary schools and special schools, which have their own pages.
Are there DEIS primary schools in Kilkenny?: Yes — 13 primary schools in Kilkenny are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

See all schools in Kilkenny70 primary schools listed