Secondary School

Portlaoise College

Portlaoise, Laois
Gaeltacht Mixed

School Details

Address
Mountrath Road, Portlaoise
Location
Portlaoise, Laois
School Type
Secondary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
1005 students
Enrollment Split
509 Girls, 496 Boys
Ethos
Multi Denominational
Irish Classification
No subjects taught through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
71510A
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About

Portlaoise College is a co‑educational secondary school situated just minutes from the centre of Portlaoise, catering for more than 900 students across the Junior and Leaving Certificate cycles. The college prides itself on delivering progressive, high‑quality programmes with a strong emphasis on the sciences, technology, sports and information and communication technology. Innovation underpins the curriculum, ensuring that learners engage with contemporary methodologies and develop the skills required for further education and the modern workplace. The school offers a comprehensive suite of subjects at both junior and senior levels, complemented by a wide array of extra‑curricular activities that make full use of its modern facilities, including well‑equipped science laboratories, ICT suites, and extensive sports amenities. A collaborative partnership with parents and guardians is central to the college’s ethos, fostering a supportive environment where each pupil can achieve their full potential academically, socially and personally.