Salesian Secondary College
Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick
746 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application via Common Application System
- Applications close
- Monday, 11 January, 5pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 26 JanuaryAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 February, 12.30pmAdd to calendar
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Students this year
746 students: 338 girls and 408 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 130
- 2nd year
- 127
- 3rd year
- 127
- TY
- 130
- 5th year
- 115
- 6th year
- 117
Transition Year: 130 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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
Salesian Secondary College is a voluntary secondary school in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 WP86). Salesian Secondary College has 746 students: 408 boys and 338 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 408 boys, 338 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64180O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Salesian Secondary College?
- Salesian Secondary College is a voluntary secondary school in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 WP86).
- How many students go to Salesian Secondary College?
- Salesian Secondary College has 746 students: 408 boys and 338 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Salesian Secondary College?
- Keith O'Rahilly is the principal of Salesian Secondary College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Salesian Secondary College a mixed school?
- Yes. Salesian Secondary College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Salesian Secondary College fee-paying?
- No. Salesian Secondary College 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 Salesian Secondary College?
- Salesian Secondary College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco.
- Does Salesian Secondary College teach through Irish?
- No. Salesian Secondary College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Salesian Secondary College have Transition Year?
- 130 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Salesian Secondary College a DEIS school?
- No. Salesian Secondary College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Salesian Secondary College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Salesian Secondary College's roll number, 64180O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Salesian Secondary College?
- The closest is St Caimin's Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian Secondary CollegeThis school | 746 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No | |
| St Caimin's Community SchoolShannon | 6.5 km | 794 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolShannon | 6.6 km | 765 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste MhuireAskeaton | 9.2 km | 268 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mungret Community CollegeLimerick | 11.7 km | 991 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick | 13.6 km | 508 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Thomond Community CollegeLimerick | 14.5 km | 597 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Don Bosco RoadPallaskenry
Co Limerick
V94WP86
- Principal: Keith O'Rahilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 393 105
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: salesiancollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Pallaskenry NS1.1 km
- Scoil Cill Churnain3.9 km
- Kildimo National School4.2 km
- Shannon Airport 1 NS6.2 km
- Ballysteen NS6.4 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 Salesian Secondary College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar