Welcome to St. Kilian’s Junior School website

We are a junior primary school with over 290 pupils located in Tallaght in Dublin. Our talented staff aim to provide all our pupils with a high standard of education through a rich and varied curriculum.

You will find school information, latest news and class updates on our website, or contact us if you would like more information.

Registered Charity Number: 20120054

Latest News & Updates

~Buddy Bear Awards 2025

Our sincerest thanks to Buddy Bear and the Nina team (Lee, Jean, Joan, Jenny, Ciara, Annie and Kellie) who came to help us to host the annual Buddy Bear Awards on Wednesday 25th June. Thank you to Ms. Gillespie for … Continue reading

Graduation 2025

Congratulations to the boys and girls in second class who had their graduation ceremony on Monday 23rd June in the school hall. The children sang and spoke about their memories of St Kilians Junior School. Ms. Coll spoke to the … Continue reading

Platinum Stem Award 2025

We are delighted to announce that St. Kilian’s JNS is one of only 25 schools nationwide that has been awarded the Curious Minds Platinum STEM Award by Research Ireland. The winners were announced in an online award ceremony on Friday, … Continue reading

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STEM Awards

STEM Awards

St. Kilian's Junior School was awarded The Plaque of Excellence at the Stem Awards (science, technology, engineering and maths) in 2015, 2016,2017,2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and again in 2024.
See more about our STEM Awards.

Digital Schools of Distinction

Digital Schools of Distinction

St. Kilian's Junior School was awarded the prestigious Digital Schools of
Distinction Award in February 2017.
Find out more about our Digital Schools initiative.

Mission Possible Mental Health Competition

Mission Possible Mental Health Competition

St Kilian's JNS was awarded first prize in the Walk in My Shoes, Mission Possible Mental Health Competition in April 2018. The all-Ireland award celebrated the work that is being done with students and the wider Kingswood Community in the area of positive mental health.
Find out more about our Mental Health initiatives.

Scoilnet Star Site

Scoilnet Star Site

St. Kilian's JNS was awarded the Scoilnet Star Site award in February 2021 for our really colourful, up-to-date and accessible website.

Platinum Stem Award 2025

Platinum Stem Award 2025

St. Kilian's Junior School were among an elite group of schools in the country (25 schools in total) who were awarded the Platinum Stem Award for excellence in science, technology, engineering and maths, in June 2025.