Presentation / De La Salle College
Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow
769 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
769 students: 370 girls and 399 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 121
- 2nd year
- 118
- 3rd year
- 144
- TY
- 131
- 5th year
- 134
- 6th year
- 121
Transition Year: 131 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
Presentation / De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 X096). Presentation / De La Salle College has 769 students: 399 boys and 370 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 399 boys, 370 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61150N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Presentation / De La Salle College?
- Presentation / De La Salle College is a voluntary secondary school in Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 X096).
- How many students go to Presentation / De La Salle College?
- Presentation / De La Salle College has 769 students: 399 boys and 370 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Presentation / De La Salle College?
- Michael Hickey is the principal of Presentation / De La Salle College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Presentation / De La Salle College a mixed school?
- Yes. Presentation / De La Salle College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Presentation / De La Salle College fee-paying?
- No. Presentation / De La Salle 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 Presentation / De La Salle College?
- Presentation / De La Salle College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Presentation / De La Salle College teach through Irish?
- No. Presentation / De La Salle College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Presentation / De La Salle College have Transition Year?
- 131 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 Presentation / De La Salle College a DEIS school?
- No. Presentation / De La Salle College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Presentation / De La Salle College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation / De La Salle College's roll number, 61150N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Presentation / De La Salle College?
- The closest is Coláiste Aindriú. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation / De La Salle CollegeThis school | 769 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste AindriúMuine Bheag | 1.3 km | 142 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Borris CollegeBorris | 12.1 km | 558 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tyndall CollegeKilkenny Road | 13.2 km | 1,048 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachCeatharlach | 15.6 km | 342 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeCarlow | 15.7 km | 801 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Leo's CollegeCarlow | 15.7 km | 842 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Royal Oak RoadMuine Bheag
Co. Carlow
R21X096
- Principal: Michael Hickey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 972 1860
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.pdlsbagenalstown.com
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Primary schools nearby
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- Queen of Universe NS500 m
- St Marys NS700 m
- St Bridgets Monastery Boys Senior School1.0 km
- St Laserians Mixed NS3.8 km
- Scoil Bhride B7c4.2 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
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