Presentation Secondary School
Killarney, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 712 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 368 girls, 344 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 61410N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Presentation Secondary School, Milltown, is a Catholic secondary school that delivers a broad, values‑based education rooted in the founding intentions of Venerable Nano Nagle and Blessed Edmund Rice. The school’s ethos, guided by the CEIST trustee values, promotes spiritual and human development, respect for every person, justice, responsibility and a commitment to quality teaching and learning. A dedicated team of teaching and ancillary staff work collaboratively with students, parents and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive environment where young people can develop decision‑making, problem‑solving, communication, critical‑thinking, teamwork and independent learning skills. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, a structured school day that begins at 8:55 am on most weekdays, and support services such as a student council and dedicated pastoral care. The school aims to nurture each learner’s gifts, talents and traditions, positioning itself as a centre of learning and excellence that prepares students for further education, employment and active citizenship.
Applying to Presentation 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 Presentation 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 Presentation Secondary School
How many pupils attend Presentation Secondary School?
Presentation Secondary School has 712 pupils enrolled, 368 girls and 344 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Presentation Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Presentation 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 Presentation Secondary School?
Presentation Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.