Welcome to our School
Killoughteen N.S. is a rural, mixed, catholic school just outside Newcastle West town. We have 10 mainstream classes and 2 Autism classes. The atmosphere in our school is a very happy one enhanced by a supportive parent body. We opened our first Autism Class and a pre-school on the school premises called Killoughteen Kids in September 2018. In September 2022 we opened our second Autism class.
Latest News
School photos and activities from the 2026 2027 School Year
Click here to see photos of activities from across our school. The gallery will be updated weekly throughout the school year.
Primary School Survey – Results for Killoughteen NS
The results of the Primary School Survey for Killoughteen National School were based on responses from 68 of our 171 families, representing a 40% response rate. The survey has an overall margin of error of ±9.8%. The results indicate that over 90% of respondents wish...
School Calendar 2026-27
| First Day of School | Wednesday 26th August |
| Halloween Mid Term | Closed on Monday 26th October & re-opening Monday 2nd November |
| Christmas Holidays | Closes on Tuesday 23rd December & re-opening Wednesday 6th January |
| St. Brigid’s Day | Closed Monday 1st February |
| Mid Term Break | Closed Thursday 18th & Friday 19th February |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Closed Wednesday 17th March |
| Easter Holidays |
Closed Monday 22nd March & re-opening Monday 5th April |
| May Bank Holiday |
Closed Monday 3rd May . |
| June Bank Holiday |
Closed Monday 7th June |
| Summer Holidays |
Closing on Friday 18th June |
