Crescent College Comprehensive

Limerick, Co. Limerick

922 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY

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Students this year

922 students: 441 girls and 481 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
150
2nd year
150
3rd year
167
TY
149
5th year
157
6th year
149

Transition Year: 149 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

Crescent College Comprehensive is a comprehensive school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 W6W8). Crescent College Comprehensive has 922 students: 481 boys and 441 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Comprehensive school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 481 boys, 441 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Inter-denominational
Patron
Minister for Education
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
81014R

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Crescent College Comprehensive?
Crescent College Comprehensive is a comprehensive school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 W6W8).
How many students go to Crescent College Comprehensive?
Crescent College Comprehensive has 922 students: 481 boys and 441 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Crescent College Comprehensive?
Diarmuid Mullins is the principal of Crescent College Comprehensive, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Crescent College Comprehensive a mixed school?
Yes. Crescent College Comprehensive takes both boys and girls.
Is Crescent College Comprehensive fee-paying?
No. Crescent College Comprehensive 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 Crescent College Comprehensive?
Crescent College Comprehensive has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
Does Crescent College Comprehensive teach through Irish?
No. Crescent College Comprehensive teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Crescent College Comprehensive have Transition Year?
149 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 Crescent College Comprehensive a DEIS school?
No. Crescent College Comprehensive is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Crescent College Comprehensive's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Crescent College Comprehensive's roll number, 81014R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Crescent College Comprehensive?
The closest is Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

Crescent College Comprehensive compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Crescent College ComprehensiveThis school 922 Mixed Comprehensive school Free None found yet No No
Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJLimerick 2.0 km 746 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach 2.1 km 315 Girls Secondary Free None found yet Yes No
St Clements CollegeLimerick 2.1 km 411 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan No Yes
Colaiste MhichilLimerick 2.8 km 349 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan No Yes
Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick 2.9 km 365 Girls Secondary Free Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov No Yes
Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick 3.0 km 508 Mixed Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan No No

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Contact

Dooradoyle Rd
Dooradoyle
Limerick
V94W6W8

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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

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