Piper's Hill College
Naas, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 1,049 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 501 girls, 548 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70710D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Piper’s Hill College is an active, vibrant and welcoming secondary school situated in Naas, County Kildare. The college promotes an inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged, supported and challenged to achieve the highest standards. A broad, balanced curriculum caters for the full range of Junior and Senior Cycle programmes, making it the only school in Naas to offer both cycles in one setting. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of learners, with a strong emphasis on developing independent, confident and enquiring young people equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to thrive in the 21st‑century. The school boasts first‑class facilities and a wide variety of extra‑curricular activities that enable students to develop holistically. Dedicated guidance staff provide clear pathways to further and higher education, while a student‑centred ethos ensures that each pupil receives personalised support. Partnerships with parents and guardians are central to the college’s approach, fostering a collaborative community that values diversity, respect and responsibility. The college’s commitment to holistic development is reflected in its emphasis on wellbeing, sustainability and active participation in both academic and co‑curricular programmes.
Applying to Piper's Hill College
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
View Piper's Hill College's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Piper's Hill College. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Piper's Hill College
How many pupils attend Piper's Hill College?
Piper's Hill College has 1,049 pupils enrolled, 501 girls and 548 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Piper's Hill College a DEIS school?
Yes. Piper's Hill College is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Piper's Hill College?
Piper's Hill College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.