St. Brigid's Secondary School

Killarney, Co. Kerry

789 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)First year applications
Applications close
Wednesday, 21 OctoberFirst year applicationsAdd to calendar
Offers by
Wednesday, 11 NovemberFirst year applicants notifiedAdd to calendar
Accept by
Wednesday, 25 NovemberFirst year offer acceptance deadlineAdd to calendar

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

789 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
149
2nd year
131
3rd year
133
TY
108
5th year
120
6th year
148

Transition Year: 108 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.

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. Brigid's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 ND79). St. Brigid's Secondary School has 789 students: 789 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Girls only · 789 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Catholic
Patron
CEIST
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
61340S

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St. Brigid's Secondary School?
St. Brigid's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 ND79).
How many students go to St. Brigid's Secondary School?
St. Brigid's Secondary School has 789 students: 789 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St. Brigid's Secondary School?
Mairead Mcelligott is the principal of St. Brigid's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St. Brigid's Secondary School a mixed school?
No. St. Brigid's Secondary School is a girls' school.
Is St. Brigid's Secondary School fee-paying?
No. St. Brigid's Secondary School 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. Brigid's Secondary School?
St. Brigid's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does St. Brigid's Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. St. Brigid's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St. Brigid's Secondary School have Transition Year?
108 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is St. Brigid's Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. St. Brigid's Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St. Brigid's Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Brigid's Secondary School's roll number, 61340S, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St. Brigid's Secondary School?
The closest is St. Brendan's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 4 schools in Killarney · Girls' secondary schools in Co. Kerry · Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest secondary schools

St. Brigid's Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
St. Brigid's Secondary SchoolThis school 789 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct No No
St. Brendan's CollegeCill Airne 300 m 871 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No No
Killarney Community CollegeKillarney 500 m 469 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Thu, 12 Nov No Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney 16.5 km 712 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No
Scoil Phobail Sliabh LuachraRathmore 18.6 km 367 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
Community College KillorglinKillorglin 18.9 km 285 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Castleisland Community CollegeCastleisland 19.2 km 452 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov No No

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Contact

New Street
Killarney
Co. Kerry
V93ND79

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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

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