How many primary schools are in Kilkenny?

Kilkenny has 68 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 — 11 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

Students163

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Bennettsbridge National School

Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 R280

Patron: Catholic

Students206

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Bunscoil McAuley Rice

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

Patron: Catholic

Students406

PTR22.6:1

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Burnchurch National School

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

Patron: Catholic

Students44

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Carigeen N S

Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 F656

Patron: Catholic

Students123

PTR20.5:1

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Church Hill Mixed N S

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

Patron: Catholic

Students192

PTR21.3:1

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Clontubrid Mixed N S

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

Patron: Catholic

Students43

PTR14.3:1

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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

Students20

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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

Students438

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Gathabawn N.S.

S N Chrion Choill

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

Patron: Catholic

Students28

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Goresbridge N.S.

Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 VX26

Patron: Catholic

Students68

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Graig na Manach Buac

Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 Y971

Patron: Catholic

Students68

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Holycross N.S.

Firoda, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E22N

Patron: Catholic

Students72

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Johnswell NS

S N Tobair Eoin Baisde

Johnswell, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YY10

Patron: Catholic

Students45

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Kilkenny Mixed N S

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XA66

Patron: Church Of Ireland

Students198

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Kilkenny School Project

Springfields, Waterford Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 VX31

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students236

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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

Students96

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Listerlin National School

Scoil Mholainge Listerlin

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

Patron: Catholic

Students148

PTR21.1:1

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Moneenroe National School

S N An Moinin Rua

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

Patron: Catholic

Students127

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Owning National School

Piltown, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E32 DX43

Patron: Catholic

Students100

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Piltown National School

S N Baile An Phiull

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

Patron: Catholic

Students254

PTR21.2:1

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Ringville National School

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

Patron: Catholic

Students35

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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

Students192

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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

Students46

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S N Chiaran Naofa

Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XR65

Patron: Catholic

Students142

PTR23.7:1

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S N Cholmcille

Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 W529

Patron: Catholic

Students104

PTR20.8:1

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S N Lisnafunchin

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 TKD2

Patron: Catholic

Students32

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S N Mhichil Naofa

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

Patron: Catholic

Students62

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S N Moin Ruadh Mixed

Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 FY06

Patron: Catholic

Students56

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S N Muire

Gowran, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 ND27

Patron: Catholic

Students197

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S N Muire Gan Smal

Graigenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 D793

Patron: Catholic

Students148

PTR21.1:1

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S N Naomh Chiarain

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

Patron: Catholic

Students90

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S N Naomh Colmain

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

Patron: Catholic

Students204

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S N Naomh Padraig Mxd

Baile Haol, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 EK00

Patron: Catholic

Students173

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S N San Nioclas

Windgap, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XA36

Patron: Catholic

Students120

PTR24.0:1

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S N Seamus Naofa

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

Patron: Catholic

Students91

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S N Tulach Ruain

Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YA46

Patron: Catholic

Students91

PTR22.8:1

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Scoil Bhride B7c

Paulstown, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E170

Patron: Catholic

Students217

PTR21.7:1

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Scoil Iognaid De Ris

Stephen Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 EC93

Patron: Catholic

Students278

PTR21.4:1

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Scoil Mhuire

Parnell Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 YT68

Patron: Catholic

Students400

PTR22.2:1

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Scoil Mhuire

Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 YC58

Patron: Catholic

Students261

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Scoil Naomh Eoin Dea

Upper New Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E221

Patron: Catholic

Students330

PTR22.0:1

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Scoil Naomh Ioseph

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

Patron: Catholic

Students127

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Scoil San Lionard

Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 E299

Patron: Catholic

Students115

PTR23.0:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Scoil Íosagáin

Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer · Kilkenny · R95 C795

Patron: Catholic

Students121

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Skeaghvastheen N S

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

Patron: Catholic

Students85

PTR21.3:1

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Slieverue Mixed N S

Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 YA26

Patron: Catholic

Students208

PTR23.1:1

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St Aidans N S

Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 XN76

Patron: Catholic

Students175

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St Beacons N S

Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 DY67

Patron: Catholic

Students175

PTR21.9:1

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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

Students648

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St Mary's National School

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 FP30

Patron: Catholic

Students398

PTR22.1:1

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St Michaels National School

Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 X527

Patron: Catholic

Students63

PTR21.0:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

St Michael’s NS, Crosspatrick

Scoil Mhichil Naofa

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

Patron: Catholic

Students14

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St Patrick's NS Strangsmills

S N Naomh Padraigh

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

Patron: Catholic

Students202

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

St Patricks Ns

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

Patron: Catholic

Students57

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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

Students331

PTR22.1:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

St. John's National School

Ballybough Street, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 NH66

Patron: Catholic

Students441

PTR22.1:1

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St. Senan's National School

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

Patron: Catholic

Students176

PTR22.0:1

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Templeorum N S

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

Patron: Catholic

Students38

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The Rower Mixed N S

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

Patron: Catholic

Students115

PTR23.0:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Urlingfordns

Scoil an Chroí Ró-Naofa

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

Patron: Catholic

Students223

PTR22.3:1

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Wandesforde Mixed N S

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 HT21

Patron: Church Of Ireland

Students52

PTR17.3:1

Primary schools in Kilkenny — frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are in Kilkenny?: Kilkenny has 68 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 — 11 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 Kilkenny68 primary schools listed