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

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Clonaslee College

Clonaslee, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 R972

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB

Students256

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Íosagáin

Portarlington, Co. Laois · Laois · R32 HV25

Patron: Ceist

Students1,135

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Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Dunamase College

Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB

Students577

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Heywood Community School

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

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB&Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco

Students748

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Mountmellick Community School

Mountmellick, Co Laois · Laois · R32 A099

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB&Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin

Students706

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Mountrath Community School

Pobalscoil Maighean Rátha

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

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB&Patrician Brothers

Students804

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS1 Special Class

Portlaoise College

Mountrath Road, Portlaoise · Laois · R32 N795

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB

Students952

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Scoil Chriost Ri

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

Patron: Ceist

Students802

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Fergal's College

Rathdowney, Co Laois · Laois · R32 ED72

Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB

Students368

PTR14.2:1

Post-PrimaryBoys

St. Mary's C.B.S.

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

Patron: Edmund Rice Schools Trust

Students806

PTR13.9:1

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