School Catchment
School Catchment Areas: Co. Laois
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Laois
School Catchment in Co. Laois
School catchment areas in Laois affect property values and family decisions. Schools in Laois are concentrated around Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, with school transport serving more remote areas. PropertyPack maps the nearest primary and secondary schools to any Eircode in Laois, including school type, patronage body, and distance, helping families make informed decisions about where to buy.
Co. Laois at a Glance
- Population
- 91,000
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Nore, Barrow
- Median Price (2026)
- €326,000 (+8.7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 3.8% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 104
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
Schools in Co. Laois
Co. Laois has 65 primary and 10 secondary schools on the Department of Education register. The largest by enrolment are listed below. A PropertyPack report shows the schools closest to any specific address.
65
Primary schools
10
Secondary schools
18,378
Pupils enrolled
Largest Primary Schools
65 in county| School | Patronage | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Scoil Bhride NsDEIS | Catholic | 737 |
| Holy Family Senior School | Catholic | 643 |
| Holy Family Junior School | Catholic | 601 |
| Scoil Phadraig | Catholic | 563 |
| Presentation Primary School | Catholic | 509 |
| Portlaoise Educate Together NS | Multi Denominational | 464 |
| Scoil Chomhgain Naofa | Catholic | 387 |
| S N Naomh Eoin | Catholic | 380 |
| Gaelscoil Phort LaoiseGaelscoil | Catholic | 376 |
| St Coleman's National School | Catholic | 325 |
Department of Education enrolment data, 2024/25.
Largest Secondary Schools
10 in county| School | Patronage | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Íosagáin | Catholic | 1,182 |
| Portlaoise CollegeDEIS | Multi Denominational | 1,005 |
| Scoil Chriost Ri | Catholic · Girls | 880 |
| St. Mary's C.B.S. | Catholic · Boys | 853 |
| Mountrath Community School | Inter Denominational | 789 |
| Heywood Community School | Inter Denominational | 749 |
| Mountmellick Community SchoolDEIS | Inter Denominational | 742 |
| Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Gaelscoil | Multi Denominational | 506 |
| St Fergal's College | Multi Denominational | 383 |
| Clonaslee College | Multi Denominational | 236 |
Department of Education enrolment data, 2025/26 provisional.
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Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Laois property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
School Catchment in Laois: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Laois properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Laois address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Laois cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Laois address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Where does PropertyPack get its school catchment data for Laois?
PropertyPack sources school catchment data from official Irish government agencies. School data comes from the Department of Education. All data is specific to your exact Eircode in Laois.
Which areas of Laois have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Laois depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Nore and Barrow flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 3.8% of homes tested in Laois measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Laois across 18 risk categories.
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