Nagle Rice Secondary School
Doneraile, Co. Cork
260 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Open day
- Friday, 16 October, 1.30pm to 3.35pm (passed)5th and 6th class students and their parents invited
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
260 students: 118 girls and 142 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 46
- 2nd year
- 40
- 3rd year
- 45
- TY
- 29
- 5th year
- 50
- 6th year
- 50
Transition Year: 29 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (45). 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
Nagle Rice Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Doneraile, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 NH96). Nagle Rice Secondary School has 260 students: 142 boys and 118 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 142 boys, 118 girls
- 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
- 62210K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Nagle Rice Secondary School?
- Nagle Rice Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Doneraile, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 NH96).
- How many students go to Nagle Rice Secondary School?
- Nagle Rice Secondary School has 260 students: 142 boys and 118 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Nagle Rice Secondary School?
- Brid Lysaght is the principal of Nagle Rice Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Nagle Rice Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Nagle Rice Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Nagle Rice Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Nagle Rice 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 Nagle Rice Secondary School?
- Nagle Rice Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Nagle Rice Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Nagle Rice Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Nagle Rice Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 29 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (45). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Nagle Rice Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Nagle Rice Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Nagle Rice Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Nagle Rice Secondary School's roll number, 62210K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Nagle Rice Secondary School?
- The closest is Colaiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagle Rice Secondary SchoolThis school | 260 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| Colaiste Pobail Naomh MhuireButtevant | 6.6 km | 589 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMallow | 9.7 km | 749 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Patrician AcademyMallow | 10.0 km | 568 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Davis CollegeMallow | 11.4 km | 1,033 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Scoil na mBráithre ChríostaíCharleville | 16.1 km | 313 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolCharleville | 16.4 km | 322 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
DoneraileCo. Cork
P51NH96
- Principal: Brid Lysaght on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 022 24500
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.nrss.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Canon Sheehan Primary School100 m
- Ballygown NS5.5 km
- Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire5.9 km
- Baltydaniel NS7.1 km
- SN Sean Baile Mor7.3 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Nagle Rice Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar