Welcome To Our School
Generally known as "The Model School", Kilkenny Church of Ireland National School was founded in 1856 and is located in a fine modern school building just off the Castlecomer Road in the medieval city of Kilkenny.
Admissions 2022/2023
Enrolment for 2022/2023 has now closed. Any further applications received will be placed on a waiting list. Application forms are available under the Admissions tab.
Our Ethos
Kilkenny Church of Ireland National School is a community where all pupils are equally valued and respected and where moral values such as honesty, truthfulness, justice, fairness and sensitivity to others are nurtured and protected.
School Activities
At The Model School we offer a variety of different sports and activities. Sports include swimming, soccer, hurling, rugby and basketball and there are regular school trips and outings, theatre visits, concerts and much more.
Covid-19 Parent Information
This page contains information relating to your child's return to school.
School Calendar
School Reopens for 2022/2023 school year
Tue Aug 30th 08.55am - 2.40pm
Halloween Mid Term Break
Fri Oct 28th 2.40pm - Mon Nov 7th 08.55am
Christmas Holidays
Wed Dec 21st 12.10pm - Thu Jan 5th 08.55am
St. Bridgets Day Bank Holiday
Mon Feb 6th
