St. Louis Secondary School
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
532 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
532 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 76
- 2nd year
- 83
- 3rd year
- 70
- TY
- 101
- 5th year
- 117
- 6th year
- 85
Transition Year: 101 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 Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 A079). St. Louis Secondary School has 532 students: 532 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 532 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
- 64820B
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 Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 A079).
- How many students go to St. Louis Secondary School?
- St. Louis Secondary School has 532 students: 532 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Louis Secondary School?
- James Sherry 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?
- 101 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, 64820B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Louis Secondary School?
- The closest is Beech Hill College. 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 | 532 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Beech Hill CollegeMonaghan | 700 m | 897 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolMonaghan | 2.3 km | 234 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | No |
| St. Macartan's CollegeMonaghan | 2.4 km | 617 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste OiriallMuineachán | 2.4 km | 402 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Ballybay Community CollegeBallybay | 14.3 km | 344 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Largy CollegeClones | 17.9 km | 505 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
MonaghanCo. Monaghan
H18A079
- Principal: James Sherry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 047 81422
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stlouismonaghan.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St. Louis Girls National School200 m
- St Louis Infant School200 m
- St Marys BNS200 m
- Monaghan Model School700 m
- Gaelscoil Ultain2.5 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