Bush Post Primary School
Dundalk, Co. Louth
833 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
833 students: 413 girls and 420 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 133
- 2nd year
- 158
- 3rd year
- 139
- TY
- 136
- 5th year
- 137
- 6th year
- 130
Transition Year: 136 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
Bush Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 W320). Bush Post Primary School has 833 students: 420 boys and 413 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 420 boys, 413 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71750U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Bush Post Primary School?
- Bush Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 W320).
- How many students go to Bush Post Primary School?
- Bush Post Primary School has 833 students: 420 boys and 413 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Bush Post Primary School?
- Kevin Joyce is the principal of Bush Post Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Bush Post Primary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Bush Post Primary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Bush Post Primary School fee-paying?
- No. Bush Post Primary 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 Bush Post Primary School?
- Bush Post Primary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Bush Post Primary School teach through Irish?
- No. Bush Post Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Bush Post Primary School have Transition Year?
- 136 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 Bush Post Primary School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Bush Post Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Bush Post Primary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bush Post Primary School's roll number, 71750U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Bush Post Primary School?
- The closest is St Vincent's Secondary 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Post Primary SchoolThis school | 833 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes | |
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolDundalk | 13.3 km | 928 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Ó Fiaich CollegeDundalk | 13.4 km | 336 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnDundalk | 13.5 km | 885 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Stream | Yes |
| St Mary's CollegeDundalk | 13.7 km | 916 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Colaiste RísDún Dealgan | 13.9 km | 616 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Stream | No |
| Dundalk Grammar SchoolDundalk | 14.5 km | 597 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
RiverstownDundalk
Co Louth
A91W320
- Principal: Kevin Joyce on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 937 6246
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- S N Talamh na Manach1.1 km
- SN Rath Corr1.4 km
- SN Mullach Bui3.1 km
- SN Mhuire3.6 km
- St Olivers NS4.3 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 Bush Post Primary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar