St. Leo's College
Carlow, Co. Carlow
842 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
842 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 128
- 2nd year
- 158
- 3rd year
- 138
- TY
- 126
- 5th year
- 159
- 6th year
- 133
Transition Year: 126 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St. Leo's College is a voluntary secondary school in Carlow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 PW84). St. Leo's College has 842 students: 842 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 842 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61140K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Leo's College?
- St. Leo's College is a voluntary secondary school in Carlow, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 PW84).
- How many students go to St. Leo's College?
- St. Leo's College has 842 students: 842 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Leo's College?
- Niamh Gallagher (broderick) is the principal of St. Leo's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Leo's College a mixed school?
- No. St. Leo's College is a girls' school.
- Is St. Leo's College fee-paying?
- No. St. Leo's College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St. Leo's College?
- St. Leo's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St. Leo's College teach through Irish?
- No. St. Leo's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Leo's College have Transition Year?
- 126 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St. Leo's College a DEIS school?
- No. St. Leo's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Leo's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Leo's College's roll number, 61140K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Leo's College?
- The closest is St Mary's Academy CBS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leo's CollegeThis school | 842 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| St Mary's Academy CBSCarlow | 300 m | 367 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachCeatharlach | 1.2 km | 342 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeCarlow | 1.3 km | 801 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Tyndall CollegeKilkenny Road | 2.6 km | 1,048 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Knockbeg CollegeKnockbeg | 3.1 km | 515 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste LorcainCastledermot | 9.7 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Dublin RoadCarlow
R93PW84
- Principal: Niamh Gallagher (broderick) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 914 3660
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stleoscarlow.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St. Leo's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar