How many secondary schools are in Laois?

Laois has 10 registered post-primary schools on the Department of Education's published roll. Post-primary in Ireland covers what's commonly called 'secondary' (and includes community, comprehensive and vocational schools).

Are there DEIS secondary schools in Laois?

Yes — 2 post-primary schools in Laois are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

Secondary schools in Laois

Sorted by school name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, pupil-teacher ratio, ethos, fees and inspection reports.

Post-PrimaryMixed

Clonaslee College

Clonaslee, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 R972

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students236

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Íosagáin

Portarlington, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 HV25

Patron: Catholic

Students1,182

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Dunamase College

Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

Railway Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 WE02

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students506

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Heywood Community School

Ballinakill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 FE04

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students749

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Mountmellick Community School

Mountmellick, Co Laois · Laois · R32 A099

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students742

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Mountrath Community School

Pobalscoil Maighean Rátha

Dysartbeigh, Mountrath, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 AK27

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students789

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS1 Special Class

Portlaoise College

Mountrath Road, Portlaoise · Laois · R32 N795

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students1,005

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Scoil Chriost Ri

Presentation Secondary School, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois · Laois · R32 TK70

Patron: Catholic

Students880

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Fergal's College

Rathdowney, Co Laois · Laois · R32 ED72

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students383

PTR14.2:1

Post-PrimaryBoys

St. Mary's C.B.S.

Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 C923

Patron: Catholic

Students851

PTR14.0:1

Secondary schools in Laois — frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are in Laois?: Laois has 10 registered post-primary schools on the Department of Education's published roll. Post-primary in Ireland covers what's commonly called 'secondary' (and includes community, comprehensive and vocational schools).
Are there DEIS secondary schools in Laois?: Yes — 2 post-primary schools in Laois are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

See all schools in Laois10 secondary schools listed