C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School
Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 305 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 65270U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School is a Catholic voluntary secondary school situated in Carrick on Suir and operates under the trusteeship of The Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The school delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that blends academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal and social development. Its educational philosophy is centred on the motto “Learn together, succeed together, in a respectful environment”, encouraging collaboration, mutual respect and a caring community where every pupil is valued. The campus comprises a purpose‑built facility erected in 1978 and expanded in 1994, providing modern classrooms, specialist laboratories, and dedicated spaces for sport and the arts. A wide range of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular programmes, including student leadership, a vibrant sporting tradition, and various clubs, are available to support the holistic development of each student and to foster teamwork, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
History
Founded in 1805, Edmund Rice Secondary School was the second Christian Brothers School established in Ireland, created to provide a Catholic education for boys from Carrick on Suir and the surrounding hinterland of Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. The present school building was constructed in 1978 and later extended in 1994 to accommodate an expanding curriculum and student body, continuing a legacy of over two centuries of service to the community.
Applying to C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School
How many pupils attend C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School?
C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School has 305 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School?
C.B.S. Edmund Rice Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.