Drumshanbo Vocational School
Drumshanbo, Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 509 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 246 girls, 263 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71570S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drumshanbo Vocational School (DVS) is a co‑educational post‑primary institution serving the Drumshanbo community and surrounding areas. The school delivers a broad curriculum that encompasses the Junior Certificate, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) and Leaving Certificate Applied, alongside a range of evening classes for adult learners. Its educational philosophy stresses the development of intellectual, curricular, physical, social and personal dimensions, with a strong pastoral care framework that nurtures spiritual growth and encourages students to discover and build on their individual strengths. The school places a high priority on extra‑curricular provision, offering a variety of sports such as volleyball, Gaelic football and other GAA activities, as well as clubs and societies that enrich the student experience. Modern facilities support both academic and practical learning, and the school maintains up‑to‑date resources including a downloadable prospectus and school calendar. Communication with families is facilitated through regular letters, newsletters and an active presence on social media. A clear strategic direction is set out in the School Plan (2016‑2020) and the school’s policies are publicly accessible, reflecting a commitment to transparency, safeguarding and continuous improvement. The school community, students, parents, staff and local partners, works collaboratively to foster an environment where learners become confident, responsible adults ready to contribute to society.
Applying to Drumshanbo Vocational 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 Drumshanbo Vocational 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 Drumshanbo Vocational School
How many pupils attend Drumshanbo Vocational School?
Drumshanbo Vocational School has 509 pupils enrolled, 246 girls and 263 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Drumshanbo Vocational School a DEIS school?
No. Drumshanbo Vocational 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 Drumshanbo Vocational School?
Drumshanbo Vocational School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.