In the first three years they study a common timetable but classes are organized by ability using information supplied by the feeder primary school.

[3]: 6 In year 11, for Key Stage 4, students follow the Department of Education’s Entitlement Framework Curriculum, they are obliged to continue with core subjects augmented with options.

[3]: 7 The core subjects are: Careers, Citizenship, English, Mathematics, Personal Development, Physical Education and Religious Studies.

In 2001 the boys 1st XI reached the final of the prestigious McCullough Cup and despite a brave performance, they eventually lost in a penalty shoot-out.

[citation needed] In 2006 a team from Kilkeel High won the Business and Professional Women UK National Public Speaking Championship.