Who is the principal of Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?

James Collins is the principal of Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ a mixed school?

No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ is a girls' school.

Is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ fee-paying?

No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ 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 Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?

Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.

Does Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ teach through Irish?

No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ a DEIS school?

No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ's roll number, 64260M, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?

The closest is Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ

Limerick, Co. Limerick

746 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY

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Students this year

746 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 133
2nd year: 110
3rd year: 117
TY: 119
5th year: 136
6th year: 131

Transition Year: 119 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

Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 D2Y5). Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ has 746 students: 746 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Girls only · 746 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: 64260M

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Where is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?: Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 D2Y5).
How many students go to Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?: Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ has 746 students: 746 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?: James Collins is the principal of Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ a mixed school?: No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ is a girls' school.
Is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ fee-paying?: No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ 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 Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?: Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
Does Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ teach through Irish?: No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ have Transition Year?: 119 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 Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ a DEIS school?: No. Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ's roll number, 64260M, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ?: 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

Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJThis school		746	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach	100 m	315	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St Clements CollegeLimerick	100 m	411	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
Ardscoil RisLimerick	1.2 km	728	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	No
Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick	1.3 km	365	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov	No	Yes
Colaiste MhichilLimerick	1.3 km	349	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick	1.4 km	508	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	No

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Contact

Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ
South Circular Road
Limerick
V94D2Y5

Principal: James Collins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 319 383
Email: [email protected]
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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

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