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School Catchment

School Catchment Areas: Co. Louth

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About Louth

School Catchment in Co. Louth

School catchment areas in Louth affect property values and family decisions. Schools in Louth are concentrated around Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee, with school transport serving more remote areas. PropertyPack maps the nearest primary and secondary schools to any Eircode in Louth, including school type, patronage body, and distance, helping families make informed decisions about where to buy.

Co. Louth at a Glance

Population
139,000
Province
Leinster
Coastline
Coastal county
Character
Mixed Urban / Rural
Main Rivers
Boyne, Fane, Dee
Median Price (2026)
€348,017.62 (+5.3% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
10.1% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
188
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

DroghedaDundalkArdee
Department of Education Data

Schools in Co. Louth

Co. Louth has 74 primary and 18 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.

74

Primary schools

18

Secondary schools

32,253

Pupils enrolled

Largest Primary Schools

74 in county
SchoolPatronagePupils
St Marys Parish Primary SchoolCatholic972
Scoil Mhuire na nGaelCatholic626
St Brigid's and St Patrick's National SchoolDEISCatholic573
St Josephs N SDEISCatholic569
C.B.S. PrimaryDEISCatholic493
Scoil na gCreagacha DubhaCatholic474
St Pauls Senior NsDEISCatholic471
Réalt Na Mara SchoolCatholic455
S N Tulach AluinnCatholic433
St. Francis National SchoolCatholic433

Department of Education enrolment data, 2024/25.

Largest Secondary Schools

18 in county
SchoolPatronagePupils
St Oliver's Community CollegeDEISMulti Denominational1,422
Ardee Community SchoolDEISInter Denominational1,306
St. Joseph's C.B.S.Catholic1,128
Ballymakenny CollegeMulti Denominational998
Our Lady's CollegeCatholic · Girls965
St Vincent's Secondary SchoolCatholic · Girls928
St Mary's Diocesan SchoolCatholic · Boys917
St Mary's CollegeCatholic916
Coláiste Chú ChulainnDEISGaelscoilMulti Denominational885
Bush Post Primary SchoolDEISMulti Denominational833

Department of Education enrolment data, 2025/26 provisional.

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Properties for Sale in Louth

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Frequently Asked Questions

School Catchment in Louth: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Louth properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Louth 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 Louth cost?

The full 18-check PDF report for any Louth 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 Louth?

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 Louth.

Which areas of Louth have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Louth depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Boyne, Fane and Dee flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 10.1% of homes tested in Louth measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Louth across 18 risk categories.

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