Presentation Secondary School Listowel
Listowel, Kerry
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 341 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 61380H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Secondary School, Listowel is a Catholic secondary school founded on the vision of Nano Nagle. The school welcomes and cherishes all pupils regardless of ability or background, fostering a community built on Gospel values such as justice, truth and honesty. Its ethos is reinforced by a Code of Behaviour that promotes dignity, respect and a safe, pleasant learning environment where every student’s potential can be fully developed. The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering the Junior Cycle, a dedicated Transition Year programme, the Senior Cycle and the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA). Academic provision is complemented by a vibrant extracurricular programme, including regular drama performances, participation in national awards, and a range of cultural and sporting activities that showcase the school’s commitment to holistic education. Key features of the school include a strong focus on personal development, a supportive pastoral care system, and active engagement with parents and the wider community through events such as open nights and school tours. The school’s modern facilities support both academic and creative pursuits, providing pupils with the resources needed to thrive.
Applying to Presentation Secondary School Listowel
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
View Presentation Secondary School Listowel's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Presentation Secondary School Listowel. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Listowel
How many pupils attend Presentation Secondary School Listowel?
Presentation Secondary School Listowel has 341 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Presentation Secondary School Listowel a DEIS school?
No. Presentation Secondary School Listowel 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 Listowel?
Presentation Secondary School Listowel has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' post-primary school.