Salesian Secondary College
Pallaskenry, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 746 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 338 girls, 408 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 64180O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Salesian Secondary College is a voluntary, Catholic, co‑educational secondary school for pupils aged 12 to 19. It operates under the trusteeship of the Salesians of Don Bosco and embraces the founder’s educational pillars of Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness. Set on nearly 500 acres of farmland in Pallaskenry, County Limerick, the college offers a tranquil rural environment while remaining within easy reach of Limerick City, providing a unique blend of country and city influences for its medium‑sized student body. The college delivers a comprehensive curriculum that spans the Junior Cycle, an optional Transition Year programme, and the Leaving Certificate, covering academic, practical and pastoral subjects. A committed team of teaching and support staff strive to make learning enjoyable yet challenging, fostering holistic development, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical. Emphasis is placed on a caring, secure atmosphere where every pupil is encouraged to belong, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential within a progressive, innovative educational setting.
Applying to Salesian Secondary College
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 Salesian Secondary College. 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 Salesian Secondary College
How many pupils attend Salesian Secondary College?
Salesian Secondary College has 746 pupils enrolled, 338 girls and 408 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Salesian Secondary College a DEIS school?
No. Salesian Secondary College 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 Salesian Secondary College?
Salesian Secondary College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.