A caring, inclusive home
A warm Catholic ethos where children of all faiths and backgrounds are genuinely welcome and known by name.
Emyvale · on the Monaghan-Tyrone border
A small school with big horizons
A co-educational primary school of around 116 children on the Monaghan-Tyrone border - a Catholic-ethos school where all faiths are welcome.
- All faiths welcome
- Co-educational
- Award-winning
- Est. 2005
Céad míle fáilte
We’re a small rural school that punches well above its weight - proud of our awards, prouder still of the kind, confident children who earn them.
Built in 2005 and rooted in the drumlin countryside between Emyvale and Aughnacloy, Knockconan blends a caring, secure environment with high expectations - celebrating every child’s achievement at our termly assemblies.
116
children
7
class teachers
10
Science & Maths Awards
5
Green Flags
2005
school built
Why families choose us
Big-school opportunities, small-school care
Everything a child needs to flourish - academically, creatively, physically and socially - in a place where they’re never just a number.
Award-winning Science & Maths
Ten Science & Maths Excellence Awards - curiosity, problem-solving and real achievement at the heart of learning.
Strong in sport
GAA, soccer, athletics and chess, plus an Active Schools culture of sports days, fun runs and orienteering.
Green & sustainable
Five Green Flags and counting - children leading recycling, biodiversity and healthy-eating across the school.
Creative arts & music
Art, drama and the Peace Proms at Belfast’s arena - every child finds a place to shine.
Safe & prepared
An AED at the front entrance and every staff member First-Aid trained. Your child’s safety comes first.
Recognised excellence
A wall full of well-earned flags
Over the years our children and staff have brought home an impressive collection of national awards.
Science & Maths Excellence Award
2010-2019 · 10 awards in total
Green Schools - Green Flags
2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 · 5 flags
Active Schools Flag
2013-2016
Digital School of Distinction
Digital Schools Award
Creative Schools
Creative Schools Awards
Blue Star Award
2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021
Pushki Award
2018
Enrolment
Come and see where your child could belong
We’d love to welcome your family to Knockconan. Start your pre-enrolment application online, or get in touch with any questions.