Solas Hospital School
DUBLIN 12, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 98 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 53 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18788V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Solas Hospital School is a specialist educational provision that has been delivering learning experiences to the children of Crumlin Children’s Hospital for more than six decades. Drawing on a long‑standing partnership with the hospital, the school offers a curriculum that is adapted to the unique health‑related needs of its pupils, ensuring continuity of education while they receive medical care. The learning environment is designed to be flexible and supportive, with resources and facilities that can be accessed within the hospital setting, allowing children to study in a familiar and comfortable space. In recent years the school has embraced a multi‑denominational ethos, reflected in its recent name change to better represent an inclusive approach to faith and belief. This ethos underpins a welcoming community that respects the diverse backgrounds of its pupils and families, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect. The school’s commitment to high‑quality teaching, personalised support and collaborative work with healthcare professionals aims to promote both academic progress and personal development for each child.
History
Solas Hospital School has been teaching the children of Crumlin Children’s Hospital for over 60 years. To mark its 60th anniversary, the school changed its name to reflect a new multi‑denominational ethos, signalling a commitment to inclusive education within the hospital setting.
Applying to Solas Hospital 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 Solas Hospital 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 Solas Hospital School
How many pupils attend Solas Hospital School?
Solas Hospital School has 98 pupils enrolled, 53 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Solas Hospital School a DEIS school?
No. Solas Hospital 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 Solas Hospital School?
Solas Hospital School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.