New children are brought in to school in September a day before the main body of pupils to acquaint them with the campus and give them a day of induction, ensuring a smooth transition from small primary feeder schools to a very large campus. Regular parent-teacher meetings are held throughout the year to monitor pupils’ progress. Contact with each pupil is ensured through a system which divides all pupils into small groups, each allocated to a member of staff.
Each class year is overseen by a member of staff. Parents are welcome to meet one of the Deputy Principals or the Form 1 Year Head by appointment. Parents remain closely involved with the school, supporting events such as the Carol Service, Prize Day, the games activities and matches.
Admissions 2025/26
The Admissions process for Form 1 2025/2026 is now open.
The formal Application window for receipt of the completed Application Form is from Tuesday 1st October to Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
Please note: Applications received before Tuesday 1st October will not be accepted.
Applications received after 12 a.m. on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 will be treated as a late application.
Please note that there are 160 places available into Form 1 2025 at Kilkenny College, 76 boarding places between boys and girls and 84 day places between boys and girls.
In the 2024/2025 Application process a total of 283 Applications were received for entry into Form 1.