Villiers Secondary School
Limerick, Co. Limerick
508 studentsMixedFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application forms accepted by schools
- Applications close
- Monday, 11 January, 5pmDeadline for submission of online application formsAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 26 January, 4pmPost-primary schools will email offersAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 February, 12.30pmDate by which offers must be accepted or refusedAdd to calendar
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Students this year
508 students: 286 girls and 222 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 48
- 2nd year
- 72
- 3rd year
- 100
- TY
- 113
- 5th year
- 96
- 6th year
- 79
Transition Year: 113 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Villiers Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 F983). Villiers Secondary School has 508 students: 222 boys and 286 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 222 boys, 286 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Board of Governors of Villiers Secondary School
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64310B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Villiers Secondary School?
- Villiers Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 F983).
- How many students go to Villiers Secondary School?
- Villiers Secondary School has 508 students: 222 boys and 286 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Villiers Secondary School?
- Jill Storey is the principal of Villiers Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Villiers Secondary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Villiers Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Villiers Secondary School fee-paying?
- Yes. Villiers Secondary School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Villiers Secondary School?
- Villiers Secondary School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of Villiers Secondary School.
- Does Villiers Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Villiers Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Villiers Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 113 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 Villiers Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Villiers Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Villiers Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Villiers Secondary School's roll number, 64310B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Villiers Secondary School?
- The closest is Ardscoil Ris. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villiers Secondary SchoolThis school | 508 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No | |
| Ardscoil RisLimerick | 1.2 km | 728 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJLimerick | 1.4 km | 746 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Clements CollegeLimerick | 1.5 km | 411 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach | 1.5 km | 315 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Thomond Community CollegeLimerick | 1.9 km | 597 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick | 2.4 km | 365 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
North Circular RoadLimerick
V94F983
- Principal: Jill Storey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 451 447
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.villiers-school.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- J F K Memorial School1.0 km
- Salesian Primary School1.3 km
- Catherine Mc Auley Sp S1.4 km
- Scoil Chriost Ri B1.4 km
- S N Muire na hEireann1.4 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 Villiers Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar