Scoil Mhuire & Íde
Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
754 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
754 students: 372 girls and 382 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 119
- 3rd year
- 136
- TY
- 102
- 5th year
- 160
- 6th year
- 117
Transition Year: 102 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (136). 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.
We haven't found this school's voluntary contribution or device policy yet. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Scoil Mhuire & Íde is a voluntary secondary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 RT27). Scoil Mhuire & Íde has 754 students: 382 boys and 372 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 382 boys, 372 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Comhairle Mean-Scoil Mhuire agus Íde Cuideachta faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64170L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Mhuire & Íde?
- Scoil Mhuire & Íde is a voluntary secondary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 RT27).
- How many students go to Scoil Mhuire & Íde?
- Scoil Mhuire & Íde has 754 students: 382 boys and 372 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire & Íde?
- Michelle Thompson is the principal of Scoil Mhuire & Íde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Mhuire & Íde a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Mhuire & Íde takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Mhuire & Íde fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Mhuire & Íde 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 Mhuire & Íde?
- Scoil Mhuire & Íde has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Comhairle Mean-Scoil Mhuire agus Íde Cuideachta faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta.
- Does Scoil Mhuire & Íde teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Mhuire & Íde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Mhuire & Íde have Transition Year?
- 102 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (136). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Mhuire & Íde a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Mhuire & Íde is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Mhuire & Íde's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire & Íde's roll number, 64170L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Mhuire & Íde?
- The closest is Desmond College. 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 Mhuire & ÍdeThis school | 754 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Desmond CollegeNewcastle West | 1.2 km | 539 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Rathkeale | 11.8 km | 537 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Hazelwood CollegeDromcollogher | 15.6 km | 562 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Íde agus IosaefAbbeyfeale | 17.3 km | 669 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste MhuireAskeaton | 18.2 km | 268 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste ChiarainCroom | 25.3 km | 821 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
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Contact
BoherbuiNewcastle West
Co Limerick
V42RT27
- Principal: Michelle Thompson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 069 62443
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.smincw.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Josephs Convent200 m
- Courtenay National School900 m
- Gaelscoil O Doghair1.3 km
- SN Cill Lachtain3.6 km
- Monagea National School3.7 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 Mhuire & Íde for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar