Eureka Secondary School
Kells, Co. Meath
735 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
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- Monday, 2 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Wednesday, 11 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
735 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 109
- 2nd year
- 127
- 3rd year
- 131
- TY
- 105
- 5th year
- 138
- 6th year
- 125
Transition Year: 105 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (131). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Eureka Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 R6C4). Eureka Secondary School has 735 students: 735 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 735 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64410F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Eureka Secondary School?
- Eureka Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 R6C4).
- How many students go to Eureka Secondary School?
- Eureka Secondary School has 735 students: 735 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Eureka Secondary School?
- Maria Keenan is the principal of Eureka Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Eureka Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Eureka Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Eureka Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Eureka Secondary School 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 Eureka Secondary School?
- Eureka Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Eureka Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Eureka Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Eureka Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 105 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (131). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Eureka Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Eureka Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Eureka Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Eureka Secondary School's roll number, 64410F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Eureka Secondary School?
- The closest is St Ciaran'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Secondary SchoolThis school | 735 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| St Ciaran's Community SchoolKells | 1.2 km | 619 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Athboy Community SchoolAthboy | 11.7 km | 681 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnÁth Buí | 12.4 km | 140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| O'Carolan CollegeNobber | 13.5 km | 725 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's Classical SchoolNavan | 15.1 km | 967 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,Navan | 15.7 km | 682 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Cavan RdKells
Co Meath
A82R6C4
- Principal: Maria Keenan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 924 0132
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.eurekasecondaryschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Our Lady of Mercy NS1.3 km
- Scoil Cholmcille1.3 km
- Kells Parochial NS1.4 km
- Drumbarragh NS3.6 km
- SN Muire4.6 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 Eureka Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar