Is Saplings Carlow Special School a mixed school?

Saplings Carlow Special School takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Saplings Carlow Special School?

Saplings Carlow Special School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Saplings Carlow Special School teach through Irish?

No. Saplings Carlow Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Saplings Carlow Special School a DEIS school?

No. Saplings Carlow Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Saplings Carlow Special School?

The closest is S N Naomh Fhiach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Saplings Carlow Special School

Carlow, Co. Carlow

30 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

At a glance

Saplings Carlow Special School is a primary school in Carlow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 P2X3). Saplings Carlow Special School has 30 pupils: 28 boys and 2 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 30
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 28 boys, 2 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Special
Roll number: 20370V

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Questions parents ask

Where is Saplings Carlow Special School?: Saplings Carlow Special School is a primary school in Carlow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 P2X3).
How many pupils go to Saplings Carlow Special School?: Saplings Carlow Special School has 30 pupils: 28 boys and 2 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Saplings Carlow Special School a mixed school?: Saplings Carlow Special School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Saplings Carlow Special School?: Saplings Carlow Special School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Saplings Carlow Special School teach through Irish?: No. Saplings Carlow Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Saplings Carlow Special School a DEIS school?: No. Saplings Carlow Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Saplings Carlow Special School?: The closest is S N Naomh Fhiach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Saplings Carlow Special School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Saplings Carlow Special SchoolThis school		30	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
S N Naomh FhiachGraiguecullen	300 m	570	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bishop Foley Memorial School Boys Snr SchStation Road	1.5 km	165	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais Iosef NaofaSt. Joseph's Road	1.6 km	111	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Laserians Special ScCarlow	1.7 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalCarlow	1.7 km	345	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN CeatharlachCarlow	1.8 km	137	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Carlow
R93P2X3

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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