The Kolbe Special School

Portlaoise, Co. Laois

49 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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At a glance

The Kolbe Special School is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 XD63). Orlagh Mahon is the principal of The Kolbe Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
49
Boys and girls
Mixed · 35 boys, 14 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20100P

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is The Kolbe Special School?
The Kolbe Special School is a primary school in Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 XD63).
Who is the principal of The Kolbe Special School?
Orlagh Mahon is the principal of The Kolbe Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to The Kolbe Special School?
The Kolbe Special School has 49 pupils: 35 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is The Kolbe Special School a mixed school?
Yes. The Kolbe Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of The Kolbe Special School?
The Kolbe Special School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does The Kolbe Special School teach through Irish?
No. The Kolbe Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is The Kolbe Special School a DEIS school?
No. The Kolbe Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read The Kolbe Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by The Kolbe Special School's roll number, 20100P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near The Kolbe Special School?
The closest is Maryboro NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 17 schools in Portlaoise · Special schools in Co. Laois · Every school in Co. Laois

Closest schools

The Kolbe Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
The Kolbe Special SchoolThis school 49 Mixed Catholic No No
Maryboro NSPortlaoise 700 m 96 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Gaelscoil Phort LaoisePortlaoise 800 m 369 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Portlaoise Educate Together NSPortlaoise 800 m 457 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St Francis S SPortlaoise 1.2 km 121 Mixed Catholic No No
Holy Family Senior SchoolPortlaoise 1.3 km 644 Mixed Catholic No No
Holy Family Junior SchoolPortlaoise 1.5 km 599 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Block Road
Portlaoise
Co. Laois
R32XD63

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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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