The Intermediate School
Killorglin, Co. Kerry
711 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 15 October, 9am (passed)Online applications only
- Open day
- Thursday, 15 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 November, 4pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 4 December, 4pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
711 students: 359 girls and 352 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 136
- 2nd year
- 116
- 3rd year
- 138
- TY
- 95
- 5th year
- 136
- 6th year
- 90
Transition Year: 95 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (138). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
The Intermediate School is a voluntary secondary school in Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 NV09). The Intermediate School has 711 students: 352 boys and 359 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 352 boys, 359 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Named Invididual
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61360B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is The Intermediate School?
- The Intermediate School is a voluntary secondary school in Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 NV09).
- How many students go to The Intermediate School?
- The Intermediate School has 711 students: 352 boys and 359 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of The Intermediate School?
- James O'Dwyer is the principal of The Intermediate School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is The Intermediate School a mixed school?
- Yes. The Intermediate School takes both boys and girls.
- Is The Intermediate School fee-paying?
- No. The Intermediate School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of The Intermediate School?
- The Intermediate School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Named Invididual.
- Does The Intermediate School teach through Irish?
- No. The Intermediate School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does The Intermediate School have Transition Year?
- 95 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (138). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is The Intermediate School a DEIS school?
- No. The Intermediate School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read The Intermediate School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by The Intermediate School's roll number, 61360B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near The Intermediate School?
- The closest is Community College Killorglin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Intermediate SchoolThis school | 711 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| Community College KillorglinKillorglin | 1.1 km | 285 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney | 7.0 km | 712 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee | 18.6 km | 801 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee | 18.8 km | 517 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí | 19.1 km | 312 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Yes | No |
| Killarney Community CollegeKillarney | 19.5 km | 469 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 12 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
LaharnKillorglin
Co. Kerry
V93NV09
- Principal: James O'Dwyer on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 066 976 1246
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.isk.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire B500 m
- Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas2.9 km
- Glounaguillagh NS4.7 km
- Scoil Realt na Mara5.9 km
- Kilgobnet NS6.5 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with The Intermediate School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar