C.B.S. The Green
Tralee, Kerry
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 801 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 61440W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
CBS The Green is a Catholic all‑boys secondary school in Tralee serving over 800 pupils. The school combines contemporary, technology‑led learning with a strong foundation in the Edmund Rice tradition, fostering an inclusive climate where each boy is encouraged to develop his unique talents and character. Academic excellence is pursued alongside holistic development, with a focus on respect, understanding and community spirit, preparing students for lifelong learning and active contribution to society. The campus, modernised in 2012 and further enhanced by a €5 million capital development, offers state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, specialist laboratories and extensive sports and leisure facilities that support a high‑performance sporting tradition. Dedicated transition support, including base‑class tutors and year‑head liaison, eases the move from primary to secondary education, while a broad extracurricular programme, including robotics, drama, and community care, ensures a well‑rounded experience for every student.
History
The Green traces its roots to the Christian Brothers’ tradition founded by Edmund Rice, operating as a Catholic all‑boys secondary school. A significant milestone was the opening of a new modern architecturally designed campus in 2012, which blended with the historic school building and marked a major investment in facilities. Ongoing development, including a recent €5 million capital upgrade, reflects the school’s commitment to providing contemporary education within a heritage‑rich environment.
Applying to C.B.S. The Green
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. The Green. 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. The Green
How many pupils attend C.B.S. The Green?
C.B.S. The Green has 801 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is C.B.S. The Green a DEIS school?
No. C.B.S. The Green 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. The Green?
C.B.S. The Green has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.