St Louis Secondary School
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
414 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Wednesday, 23 September (passed)Special class for ASD only
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberSpecial class for ASD onlyAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberSpecial class for ASD onlyAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberSpecial class for ASD onlyAdd to calendar
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Students this year
414 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 43
- 2nd year
- 69
- 3rd year
- 59
- TY
- 83
- 5th year
- 73
- 6th year
- 87
Transition Year: 83 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 Louis Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 HF78). St Louis Secondary School has 414 students: 414 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 414 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
- 64760J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Louis Secondary School?
- St Louis Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 HF78).
- How many students go to St Louis Secondary School?
- St Louis Secondary School has 414 students: 414 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Louis Secondary School?
- Karen Patton is the principal of St Louis Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Louis Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St Louis Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St Louis Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Louis 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 St Louis Secondary School?
- St Louis Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St Louis Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Louis Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Louis Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 83 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 Louis Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St Louis Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Louis Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Louis Secondary School's roll number, 64760J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Louis Secondary School?
- The closest is Patrician High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Secondary SchoolThis school | 414 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Patrician High SchoolCarrickmacross | 1.0 km | 453 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Inver CollegeCarrickmacross | 1.1 km | 733 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Dún an RíKingscourt | 9.1 km | 663 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Castleblayney CollegeCastleblayney | 15.7 km | 434 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney | 16.1 km | 883 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardee Community SchoolArdee | 17.7 km | 1,317 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
CarrickmacrossCo. Monaghan
A81HF78
- Principal: Karen Patton on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 966 1587
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stlouiscmx.com
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Joseph's National School300 m
- Bunscoil Louis Naofa500 m
- Scoil Rois600 m
- Drumgossatt NS4.6 km
- Naomh Micheal4.7 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 St Louis Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar