How many pupils go to St Laurences National School?

St Laurences National School has 646 pupils: 319 boys and 327 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Laurences National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Laurences National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Laurences National School?

St Laurences National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Laurences National School teach through Irish?

No. St Laurences National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Laurences National School a DEIS school?

No. St Laurences National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Laurences National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Laurences National School's roll number, 08099P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Laurences National School?

The closest is Scoil Bríd. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Laurences National School

Sallins, Co. Kildare

646 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Laurences National School is a primary school in Sallins, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 AD80). Ide Kelly is the principal of St Laurences National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 646
Boys and girls: Mixed · 319 boys, 327 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 08099P

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Friday 16 October (passed)Application form available from school
Applications close: Friday 6 NovemberClosing date for junior infant applications
Offers by: Friday 27 NovemberApplicants notified of admission decision
Accept by: Friday 4 DecemberPeriod to confirm acceptance of offer

St Laurences National School admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Laurences National School?: St Laurences National School is a primary school in Sallins, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 AD80).
Who is the principal of St Laurences National School?: Ide Kelly is the principal of St Laurences National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Laurences National School?: St Laurences National School has 646 pupils: 319 boys and 327 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Laurences National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Laurences National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Laurences National School?: St Laurences National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Laurences National School teach through Irish?: No. St Laurences National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Laurences National School a DEIS school?: No. St Laurences National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Laurences National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Laurences National School's roll number, 08099P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Laurences National School?: The closest is Scoil Bríd. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Laurences National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Laurences National SchoolThis school		646	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BrídNaas	1.9 km	612	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Davids NSNaas	3.0 km	98	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Mercy Convent Primary SchoolNaas	3.0 km	607	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChorbainNaas	3.7 km	460	Boys	Catholic	No	No
An Linbh IosaNaas	4.0 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Hewetsons NSClane	4.1 km	89	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Sallins
Co. Kildare
W91AD80

Principal: Ide Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 879 119
Email: [email protected]
Website: sallinsns.ie
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In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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