Ardscoil Ris
Limerick, Co. Limerick
728 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)CAS Application Form available
- Applications close
- Monday, 11 January, 5pmMainstream admissionAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 26 JanuaryNotified decision posted to applicantsAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 February, 12pmDeadline to confirm acceptance of offerAdd to calendar
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Students this year
728 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 138
- 3rd year
- 119
- TY
- 108
- 5th year
- 126
- 6th year
- 117
Transition Year: 108 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
Ardscoil Ris is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 V602). Ardscoil Ris has 728 students: 728 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 728 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
- 64201T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ardscoil Ris?
- Ardscoil Ris is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 V602).
- How many students go to Ardscoil Ris?
- Ardscoil Ris has 728 students: 728 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ardscoil Ris?
- Thomas Edward Prendergast is the principal of Ardscoil Ris, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ardscoil Ris a mixed school?
- No. Ardscoil Ris is a boys' school.
- Is Ardscoil Ris fee-paying?
- No. Ardscoil Ris 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 Ardscoil Ris?
- Ardscoil Ris has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Ardscoil Ris teach through Irish?
- No. Ardscoil Ris teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ardscoil Ris have Transition Year?
- 108 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 Ardscoil Ris a DEIS school?
- No. Ardscoil Ris is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ardscoil Ris's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil Ris's roll number, 64201T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil Ris?
- The closest is St Clements 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil RisThis school | 728 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No | |
| St Clements CollegeLimerick | 1.1 km | 411 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach | 1.2 km | 315 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJLimerick | 1.2 km | 746 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick | 1.2 km | 508 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick | 1.4 km | 365 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
| Colaiste MhichilLimerick | 1.5 km | 349 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
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Contact
North Circular RdLimerick
V94V602
- Principal: Thomas Edward Prendergast on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 453 828
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ardscoil.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Salesian Primary School200 m
- J F K Memorial School300 m
- Limerick School Project1.0 km
- St Michaels1.2 km
- An Mhodh Scoil1.2 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 Ardscoil Ris for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar