Scoil Pól
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
715 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberIn writingAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 3 DecemberFailure to accept may result in withdrawalAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
715 students: 365 girls and 350 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 103
- 2nd year
- 122
- 3rd year
- 135
- TY
- 98
- 5th year
- 141
- 6th year
- 116
Transition Year: 98 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). 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
Scoil Pól is a voluntary secondary school in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 YH27). Scoil Pól has 715 students: 350 boys and 365 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 350 boys, 365 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64130W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Pól?
- Scoil Pól is a voluntary secondary school in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 YH27).
- How many students go to Scoil Pól?
- Scoil Pól has 715 students: 350 boys and 365 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Pól?
- Mairead Finucane is the principal of Scoil Pól, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Pól a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Pól takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Pól fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Pól 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 Scoil Pól?
- Scoil Pól has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Scoil Pól teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Pól teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Pól have Transition Year?
- 98 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Pól a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Pól is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Pól's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Pól's roll number, 64130W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Pól?
- The closest is Coláiste Iósaef. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil PólThis school | 715 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste IósaefKilmallock | 8.6 km | 505 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| John The Baptist Community SchoolHospital | 12.7 km | 960 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil na mBráithre ChríostaíCharleville | 14.1 km | 313 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolCharleville | 14.6 km | 322 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Nagle Rice Secondary SchoolDoneraile | 17.3 km | 260 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolMitchelstown | 17.6 km | 342 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
KilfinaneCo. Limerick
V35YH27
- Principal: Mairead Finucane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 063 91197
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: scoilpol.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Kilfinane Convent Primary School100 m
- Ardpatrick NS3.8 km
- Martinstown NS4.0 km
- Glenbrohane NS6.4 km
- Bulgaden NS7.8 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 Scoil Pól for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar