Mountrath Community School
Mountrath, Co. Laois
789 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
789 students: 380 girls and 409 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 125
- 2nd year
- 146
- 3rd year
- 145
- TY
- 101
- 5th year
- 128
- 6th year
- 144
Transition Year: 101 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (145). 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
Mountrath Community School is a community school in Mountrath, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 AK27). Mountrath Community School has 789 students: 409 boys and 380 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 409 boys, 380 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB Patrician Brothers
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91550B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Mountrath Community School?
- Mountrath Community School is a community school in Mountrath, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 AK27).
- How many students go to Mountrath Community School?
- Mountrath Community School has 789 students: 409 boys and 380 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Mountrath Community School?
- Kathryn O'Brien is the principal of Mountrath Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Mountrath Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Mountrath Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Mountrath Community School fee-paying?
- No. Mountrath 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 Mountrath Community School?
- Mountrath Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB Patrician Brothers.
- Does Mountrath Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Mountrath Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Mountrath Community School have Transition Year?
- 101 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (145). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Mountrath Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Mountrath Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Mountrath Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mountrath Community School's roll number, 91550B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Mountrath Community School?
- The closest is Portlaoise College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountrath Community SchoolThis school | 789 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Portlaoise CollegePortlaoise | 12.2 km | 1,005 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Portlaoise | 13.1 km | 506 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| Scoil Chriost RiPortlaoise | 14.8 km | 880 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Mary's C.B.S.Portlaoise | 14.9 km | 851 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Clonaslee CollegeClonaslee | 16.8 km | 236 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
| St Fergal's CollegeRathdowney | 16.9 km | 383 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec | No | No |
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Contact
DysartbeighMountrath
Co. Laois
R32AK27
- Principal: Kathryn O'Brien on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 874 1080
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mountrathcs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Fintans NS400 m
- Scoil Bhride700 m
- Cluain Eidhneach NS1.1 km
- Castletown NS2.2 km
- Paddock NS3.2 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 Mountrath Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar