Ursuline College
Sligo, Co. Sligo
603 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Tuesday, 6 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Saturday, 28 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Saturday, 5 DecemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Saturday, 12 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
603 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 84
- 2nd year
- 86
- 3rd year
- 126
- TY
- 93
- 5th year
- 124
- 6th year
- 90
Transition Year: 93 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (126). 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
Ursuline College is a voluntary secondary school in Sligo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 FW54). Ursuline College has 603 students: 603 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 603 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
- 65180T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is a voluntary secondary school in Sligo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 FW54).
- How many students go to Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College has 603 students: 603 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ursuline College?
- Colm Justin Mc Intyre is the principal of Ursuline College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ursuline College a mixed school?
- No. Ursuline College is a girls' school.
- Is Ursuline College fee-paying?
- No. Ursuline College 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 Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Ursuline College teach through Irish?
- No. Ursuline College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ursuline College have Transition Year?
- 93 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (126). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ursuline College a DEIS school?
- No. Ursuline College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ursuline College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ursuline College's roll number, 65180T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ursuline College?
- The closest is Summerhill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline CollegeThis school | 603 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Sat, 28 Nov | No | No | |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 1.2 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 1.6 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 1.6 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 1.9 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Marys CollegeBallysadare | 7.4 km | 264 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Grange Post Primary SchoolGrange | 13.1 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open day, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
FinisklinSligo
F91FW54
- Principal: Colm Justin Mc Intyre on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 916 1653
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ursulinecollegesligo.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Ursula600 m
- St Brendans NS600 m
- Scoil Eoin Naofa1.2 km
- Our Lady of Mercy NS1.4 km
- St Josephs Special Sch1.4 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 Ursuline College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar