St Clements College
Limerick, Co. Limerick
411 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First Year applications open
- Applications close
- Monday, 11 January, 5pmFirst Year applications closeAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 26 January, 4pmOffers emailed and postedAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 February, 12.30pmOffers to be accepted or refusedAdd to calendar
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Students this year
411 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 70
- 2nd year
- 71
- 3rd year
- 71
- TY
- 78
- 5th year
- 54
- 6th year
- 67
Transition Year: 78 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
St Clements College is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HP44). St Clements College has 411 students: 411 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 411 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorist Fathers)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 64220A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Clements College?
- St Clements College is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HP44).
- How many students go to St Clements College?
- St Clements College has 411 students: 411 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Clements College?
- Michael O Connor is the principal of St Clements College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Clements College a mixed school?
- No. St Clements College is a boys' school.
- Is St Clements College fee-paying?
- No. St Clements 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 St Clements College?
- St Clements College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorist Fathers).
- Does St Clements College teach through Irish?
- No. St Clements College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Clements College have Transition Year?
- 78 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 St Clements College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Clements College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read St Clements College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Clements College's roll number, 64220A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Clements College?
- The closest is Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clements CollegeThis school | 411 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes | |
| Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach | 100 m | 315 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJLimerick | 100 m | 746 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardscoil RisLimerick | 1.1 km | 728 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick | 1.2 km | 365 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
| Colaiste MhichilLimerick | 1.2 km | 349 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick | 1.5 km | 508 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
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Contact
Laurel Hill AvenueSouth Circular Road
Limerick
V94HP44
- Principal: Michael O Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 315 878
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stclements.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- An Mhodh Scoil300 m
- Limerick School Project300 m
- Scoil Mathair de400 m
- St Michaels600 m
- Catherine Mc Auley Sp S600 m
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 St Clements College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar