# Schools in Ireland — 3,930 schools with parent reviews

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Ireland offers a high-quality, English-speaking education system with a strong tradition of academic excellence and pastoral care. Irish schools are known for their welcoming communities, emphasis on well-rounded development, and consistently strong performance in international assessments.
## Education system overview

Irish education progresses through primary school (ages 4-12), secondary school comprising Junior Cycle (ages 12-15) and Senior Cycle (ages 15-18), with the Leaving Certificate as the terminal examination. Many secondary schools are denominational but publicly funded. The optional Transition Year between Junior and Senior Cycle is a distinctive feature, offering students experiential learning opportunities. Gaelscoileanna (Irish-medium schools) provide education through Irish.
## Cities with schools

- [Schools in Cork](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/cork) — 438 schools
- [Schools in Galway](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/galway) — 271 schools
- [Schools in Donegal](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/donegal) — 202 schools
- [Schools in Tipperary](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/tipperary) — 185 schools
- [Schools in Mayo](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/mayo) — 181 schools
- [Schools in Limerick](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/limerick) — 167 schools
- [Schools in Kerry](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/kerry) — 161 schools
- [Schools in Meath](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/meath) — 141 schools
- [Schools in Kildare](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/kildare) — 136 schools
- [Schools in Clare](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/clare) — 127 schools
- [Schools in Wexford](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/wexford) — 126 schools
- [Schools in Dublin Coun](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/dublin-coun) — 120 schools
- [Schools in Wicklow](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/wicklow) — 108 schools
- [Schools in Roscommon](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/roscommon) — 97 schools
- [Schools in Waterford](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/waterford) — 93 schools
- [Schools in Louth](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/louth) — 92 schools
- [Schools in Westmeath](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/westmeath) — 90 schools
- [Schools in Kilkenny](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/kilkenny) — 89 schools
- [Schools in Cavan](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/cavan) — 87 schools
- [Schools in Offaly](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/offaly) — 79 schools

## Top rated schools in Ireland
1. [Example School](https://schoolbrowse.com/ie/example-city/example-school-195243) — Example City, rated 4.0/5 (2 reviews)

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