C.B.S. Secondary School

Tralee, Co. Kerry

801 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 8 October (passed)
Open night
Tuesday, 13 October, 6pm to 8pm (passed)Registration required
Applications open
Tuesday, 13 October (passed)
Applications close
Friday, 13 NovemberFor special class placement for students on the Autism SpectrumAdd to calendar
Offers by
Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by
Friday, 4 December, 4pmAdd to calendar

From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), the school's website (3), the school's website (4), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

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

1st year
133
2nd year
119
3rd year
138
TY
113
5th year
145
6th year
153

Transition Year: 113 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (138). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees
None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Voluntary contribution
€130 a year. On acceptance of a place
Schoolbooks
Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

C.B.S. Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 EA09). C.B.S. Secondary School has 801 students: 801 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Boys only · 801 boys
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Catholic
Patron
Edmund Rice Schools Trust
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
61440W

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is C.B.S. Secondary School?
C.B.S. Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 EA09).
How many students go to C.B.S. Secondary School?
C.B.S. Secondary School has 801 students: 801 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of C.B.S. Secondary School?
Robert Flaherty is the principal of C.B.S. Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is C.B.S. Secondary School a mixed school?
No. C.B.S. Secondary School is a boys' school.
Is C.B.S. Secondary School fee-paying?
No. C.B.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 C.B.S. Secondary School?
C.B.S. Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does C.B.S. Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. C.B.S. Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does C.B.S. Secondary School have Transition Year?
113 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (138). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is C.B.S. Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. C.B.S. Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read C.B.S. Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by C.B.S. Secondary School's roll number, 61440W, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near C.B.S. Secondary School?
The closest is Presentation Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 6 schools in Tralee · Boys' secondary schools in Co. Kerry · Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest secondary schools

C.B.S. Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
C.B.S. Secondary SchoolThis school 801 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee 300 m 517 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí 900 m 312 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov Yes No
Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary SchoolTralee 1.5 km 279 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No Yes
Mercy Secondary School MounthawkTralee 2.5 km 1,322 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney 13.3 km 712 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No
Causeway Comprehensive SchoolTralee 16.5 km 646 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov No Yes

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Contact

The Green
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92EA09

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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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