How many pupils go to SN Baile an Phiull?

SN Baile an Phiull has 254 pupils: 148 boys and 106 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Baile an Phiull a mixed school?

Yes. SN Baile an Phiull takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Baile an Phiull?

SN Baile an Phiull has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Baile an Phiull teach through Irish?

No. SN Baile an Phiull teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Baile an Phiull a DEIS school?

No. SN Baile an Phiull is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Baile an Phiull's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Phiull's roll number, 17357M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Phiull?

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

SN Baile an Phiull

Piltown, Co. Kilkenny

254 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Baile an Phiull is a primary school in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E32 DE27). Philip Kennedy is the principal of SN Baile an Phiull, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 254
Boys and girls: Mixed · 148 boys, 106 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17357M

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Baile an Phiull?: SN Baile an Phiull is a primary school in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E32 DE27).
Who is the principal of SN Baile an Phiull?: Philip Kennedy is the principal of SN Baile an Phiull, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Baile an Phiull?: SN Baile an Phiull has 254 pupils: 148 boys and 106 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Baile an Phiull a mixed school?: Yes. SN Baile an Phiull takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Baile an Phiull?: SN Baile an Phiull has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Baile an Phiull teach through Irish?: No. SN Baile an Phiull teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Baile an Phiull a DEIS school?: No. SN Baile an Phiull is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Baile an Phiull's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Phiull's roll number, 17357M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Phiull?: The closest is Templeorum NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Baile an Phiull compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Baile an PhiullThis school		254	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Templeorum NSPiltown	3.9 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Owning National SchoolPiltown	4.0 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrickbeg NSCarick-on-Suir	5.9 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clochar na ToirbhirteCarrick-on-Suir	5.9 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Mhuire na mBraithreCarrick-on-Suir	6.1 km	122	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Charraig na SiuireCarraig na Siúire	7.0 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Kildalton
Piltown
Co. Kilkenny
E32DE27

Principal: Philip Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 643 498
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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