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.

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.