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Desmond College

Station Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, Limerick, V42 DK84

Total students
515
Teachers
37
SNA posts
5.5
Pupil-teacher ratio
13.9:1

Desmond College is a mixed post-primary school in Limerick, Ireland. It operates under the patronage of Limerick & Clare ETB. 515 students enrolled, a pupil-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, DEIS DEIS classification, and all-Irish medium (Gaelscoil).

School details

Roll number
71790J
School type
Post-Primary
Patronage
Limerick & Clare ETB
Gender
Mixed
DEIS
DEIS
Gaelscoil
Yes
Fee-paying
No
Data year
2024/2025

Special education provision

SNA posts

5.5

SET hours / week

71

Special classes

0

Source: NCSE Open Data · latest published allocations.

Enrolment

Total students515
Boys 272 (53%)Girls 243 (47%)
Enrolment over time
2019/20 31% (+123)2024/25

Source: Department of Education — annual enrolment figures

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Contact

Data sources

  • Department of Education — school register & enrolment
  • NCSE Open Data — SNA & SET allocations
  • gov.ie — inspection reports

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