Who is the principal of Mountmellick Community School?

Lawrence Joseph Curtin is the principal of Mountmellick Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Mountmellick Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Mountmellick Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Mountmellick Community School fee-paying?

No. Mountmellick Community 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 Mountmellick Community School?

Mountmellick Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.

Does Mountmellick Community School teach through Irish?

No. Mountmellick Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mountmellick Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Mountmellick Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Mountmellick Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mountmellick Community School's roll number, 91426A, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Mountmellick Community School?

The closest is St. Mary's C.B.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Mountmellick Community School

Mountmellick, Co. Laois

742 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

742 students: 369 girls and 373 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 133
2nd year: 128
3rd year: 118
TY: 108
5th year: 139
6th year: 116

Transition Year: 108 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

Mountmellick Community School is a community school in Mountmellick, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 A099). Mountmellick Community School has 742 students: 373 boys and 369 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 373 boys, 369 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Laois & Offaly ETB Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91426A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mountmellick Community School?: Mountmellick Community School is a community school in Mountmellick, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 A099).
How many students go to Mountmellick Community School?: Mountmellick Community School has 742 students: 373 boys and 369 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Mountmellick Community School?: Lawrence Joseph Curtin is the principal of Mountmellick Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Mountmellick Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Mountmellick Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Mountmellick Community School fee-paying?: No. Mountmellick Community 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 Mountmellick Community School?: Mountmellick Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.
Does Mountmellick Community School teach through Irish?: No. Mountmellick Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Mountmellick Community School have Transition Year?: 108 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 Mountmellick Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Mountmellick Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Mountmellick Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mountmellick Community School's roll number, 91426A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Mountmellick Community School?: The closest is St. Mary's C.B.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Mountmellick Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mountmellick Community SchoolThis school		742	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Mary's C.B.S.Portlaoise	8.2 km	851	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Scoil Chriost RiPortlaoise	8.3 km	880	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Portlaoise CollegePortlaoise	9.2 km	1,005	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Portlaoise	9.4 km	506	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	No
Coláiste ÍosagáinPortarlington	9.5 km	1,182	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Clonaslee CollegeClonaslee	12.8 km	236	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov	No	No

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Mountmellick
Co Laois
R32A099

Principal: Lawrence Joseph Curtin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 862 4220
Email: [email protected]
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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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