St Louis Community School
Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
701 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
701 students: 342 girls and 359 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 105
- 2nd year
- 109
- 3rd year
- 140
- TY
- 100
- 5th year
- 123
- 6th year
- 124
Transition Year: 100 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (140). 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
St Louis Community School is a community school in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 RP76). St Louis Community School has 701 students: 359 boys and 342 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 359 boys, 342 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Sisters of St Louis
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91494R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Louis Community School?
- St Louis Community School is a community school in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 RP76).
- How many students go to St Louis Community School?
- St Louis Community School has 701 students: 359 boys and 342 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Louis Community School?
- Regina Anderson is the principal of St Louis Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Louis Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Louis Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Louis Community School fee-paying?
- No. St Louis 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 St Louis Community School?
- St Louis Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Sisters of St Louis.
- Does St Louis Community School teach through Irish?
- No. St Louis Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Louis Community School have Transition Year?
- 100 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (140). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Louis Community School a DEIS school?
- No. St Louis Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Louis Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Louis Community School's roll number, 91494R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Louis Community School?
- The closest is Balla 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community SchoolThis school | 701 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 10.0 km | 476 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil Muire Agus PadraigSwinford | 10.9 km | 394 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
| Coláiste CholmáinClaremorris | 12.6 km | 402 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount St MichaelClaremorris | 12.9 km | 404 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 16.5 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Ballyhaunis Community SchoolBallyhaunis | 17.2 km | 717 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Chapel StreetKiltimagh
Co. Mayo
F12RP76
- Principal: Regina Anderson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 938 1228
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stlouiscs.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Kiltimagh Central500 m
- Kinaffe NS5.8 km
- Craggagh NS6.0 km
- Scoil Naisiunta Thola6.8 km
- SN an Trian Lair7.4 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 St Louis Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar