Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra
Rathmore, Co. Kerry
367 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
367 students: 190 girls and 177 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 68
- 2nd year
- 61
- 3rd year
- 64
- TY
- 13
- 5th year
- 85
- 6th year
- 76
Transition Year: 13 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). 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
Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra is a community school in Rathmore, Co. Kerry (Eircode P51 PR53). Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra has 367 students: 177 boys and 190 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 177 boys, 190 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kerry ETB Presentation Sisters
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91504R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra?
- Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra is a community school in Rathmore, Co. Kerry (Eircode P51 PR53).
- How many students go to Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra?
- Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra has 367 students: 177 boys and 190 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra?
- Mairead Lucey is the principal of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra 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 Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra?
- Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB Presentation Sisters.
- Does Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra have Transition Year?
- 13 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra's roll number, 91504R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra?
- The closest is Millstreet Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Phobail Sliabh LuachraThis school | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Millstreet Community SchoolMillstreet Town | 12.3 km | 359 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Boherbue Comprehensive SchoolBoherbue | 15.4 km | 551 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste GhobnatanMachromtha | 16.7 km | 212 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| St. Brendan's CollegeCill Airne | 18.5 km | 871 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Brigid's Secondary SchoolKillarney | 18.6 km | 789 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Killarney Community CollegeKillarney | 18.7 km | 469 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 12 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
RathmoreCo. Kerry
P51PR53
- Principal: Mairead Lucey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 064 775 8135
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.spslrathmore.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Holy Family National School300 m
- Scoil Naomh Breandan3.1 km
- S N na Srona3.9 km
- Na Minteoga NS4.1 km
- SN Gniomh Go Leith B4.8 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 Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar