Is Saplings Special School a mixed school?

Saplings Special School takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Saplings Special School?

Saplings 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 Special School teach through Irish?

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

Is Saplings Special School a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Saplings Special School?

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

Saplings Special School

Kill, Co. Kildare

30 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

At a glance

Saplings Special School is a primary school in Kill, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 VF90). Saplings Special School has 30 pupils: 24 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 30
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 24 boys, 6 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Special
Roll number: 20376K

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Questions parents ask

Where is Saplings Special School?: Saplings Special School is a primary school in Kill, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 VF90).
How many pupils go to Saplings Special School?: Saplings Special School has 30 pupils: 24 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Saplings Special School a mixed school?: Saplings Special School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Saplings Special School?: Saplings 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 Special School teach through Irish?: No. Saplings Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Saplings Special School a DEIS school?: No. Saplings Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Saplings Special School?: The closest is SN Brighde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Saplings Special School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Saplings Special SchoolThis school		30	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN BrighdeKill	400 m	744	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Laurences National SchoolSallins	4.9 km	646	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath MorNaas	5.0 km	308	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Annes National SchoolStraffan	5.4 km	329	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BrídNaas	5.4 km	612	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Davids NSNaas	5.7 km	98	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Co Kildare
W91VF90

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Next school holidays

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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