Limerick Educate Together Secondary School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 811 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 388 girls, 423 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68309N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School (LETSS) is a co‑educational post‑primary institution operating under the Educate Together patronage. It serves the Castletroy catchment area and currently enrols around 620‑640 students. The school’s ethos is built on five core principles – curiosity, creativity, diversity, respect and community – and it places students at the centre of learning through a curriculum that blends the Junior Cycle Framework, the Senior Cycle Key Skills Framework and a strong emphasis on project‑based learning (PBL). PBL enables learners to engage with authentic, interdisciplinary projects that develop collaboration, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, while restorative practice underpins a positive, relationship‑focused approach to discipline and wellbeing. The campus, opened in September 2023, is a €32 million, state‑of‑the‑art facility designed for up to 1,000 pupils. It features flexible learning spaces, a 1:1 iPad programme, and cutting‑edge technology supported by Apple, earning LETSS the status of an Apple Distinguished School in 2023. Sustainability is integral to school life, with three Green Schools Flags recognising initiatives such as rainwater recycling, solar energy generation and promotion of green travel. Strong industry partnerships further enrich the curriculum, linking classroom learning with real‑world readiness.
History
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School opened its new, purpose‑built campus in September 2023. The €32 million development provides modern, flexible learning environments for up to 1,000 students and incorporates advanced technological and sustainable features. The school operates within the Educate Together network, offering a progressive, inclusive education since its establishment.
Applying to Limerick Educate Together 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 Limerick Educate Together 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 Limerick Educate Together Secondary School
How many pupils attend Limerick Educate Together Secondary School?
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School has 811 pupils enrolled, 388 girls and 423 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Limerick Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Limerick Educate Together 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 Limerick Educate Together Secondary School?
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.