Libermann Spiritan School
Templeogue, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 51 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20563J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Libermann Spiritan School, Templeogue (LSST) is a co‑educational special school dedicated to the education of autistic pupils with complex learning needs, catering for children from four to eighteen years of age. The school operates under the Spiritan ethos – “Believe, Belong, Become” – and provides a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where each child’s individual abilities are nurtured. Teaching is organised into primary and post‑primary classes, with groupings based on age, peer compatibility and specific needs, ensuring personalised support and a focus on progress and achievement for every learner. The campus is situated on Templeville Road, adjoining Templeogue College, and benefits from shared outdoor spaces and a purpose‑built facility that is being developed for the school’s long‑term use. LSST’s holistic approach is reinforced by a comprehensive framework of policies, including a Code of Relationships, Respect and Behaviour, an anti‑bullying policy, child safeguarding statements and data‑protection guidelines, all designed to promote wellbeing, safety and high standards of education for its students.
History
Libermann Spiritan School opened its doors on 4 September 2023 on grounds adjoining Templeogue College, following a planning phase that began nearly four years earlier. The school’s official launch was marked on 4 December 2023 by the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, who inaugurated the site with a tree‑planting ceremony. Since its inception, LSST has expanded to accommodate a growing cohort of pupils, with plans for a permanent, purpose‑built structure to be constructed on the same site in the coming years.
Applying to Libermann Spiritan School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Libermann Spiritan School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Libermann Spiritan School
How many pupils attend Libermann Spiritan School?
Libermann Spiritan School has 51 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Libermann Spiritan School a DEIS school?
No. Libermann Spiritan School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Libermann Spiritan School?
Libermann Spiritan School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.