Maths grinds in Portlaoise: online practice for Junior and Leaving Cert
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Portlaoise in numbers (Census 2022)
For young people aged 10 to 19, Portlaoise ranks number 2 of the 7 Co. Laois towns listed on this site. Figures: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0), town boundaries as defined by the CSO.
Young people make up 15.6% of Portlaoise, close to the 15.6% across the 7 Co. Laois towns on this site. The largest school is Portlaoise College with 1,005 students.
Subjects for students in Portlaoise
Maths grinds in Portlaoise
Maths is the subject most students look for extra help in. With about 3,664 teenagers in Portlaoise, a lot of them are working on the same Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert topics. StudyRoom has 1,980 maths questions, many with fresh numbers each time.
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English grinds in Portlaoise
Practise reading comprehension, technique and written expression with 733 English questions and explanations of why each answer works.
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Irish grinds in Portlaoise
32% of people in Portlaoise told the 2022 Census they can speak Irish. Practise verbs, grammar, vocabulary and reading with 1,664 Irish questions; fadas are checked as you type.
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
2,555 science questions with worked calculations and explanations of the idea behind each answer.
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Secondary schools in Portlaoise
The Department of Education lists 5 post-primary schools for Portlaoise, with 3,991 students enrolled on the 2025 census date: about 2,129 in Junior Cycle, 478 in Transition Year and 1,384 in Leaving Cert years. 1 is a girls’ school, 1 is a boys’ school and 3 are mixed. 1 is in the DEIS programme. 1 teaches some or all subjects through Irish.
All 5 schools in Portlaoise
| School | Type | Students | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) Railway Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
Vocational, mixed | 506 | Some Irish-medium, Multi Denominational |
| Heywood Community School Ballinakill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
Community, mixed | 749 | Inter Denominational |
| Portlaoise College Mountrath Road, Portlaoise |
Vocational, mixed | 1,005 | DEIS, Multi Denominational |
| Scoil Chriost Ri Presentation Secondary School, Borris Road, Portlaoise |
Secondary, girls | 880 | Catholic |
| St. Mary's C.B.S. Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
Secondary, boys | 851 | Catholic |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools: Post-primary, 2025/26 (October Returns via P-POD, census date 30 September 2025; final data as of 26 June 2026). Only schools aided by the Department are included, and enrolments are a snapshot. Subjects and levels differ from school to school, so check with the school directly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use StudyRoom instead of maths grinds in Portlaoise?
StudyRoom is online practice, not a live grinds teacher. It has 1,980 Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert maths questions with hints and worked steps, so many students use it between grinds, or to practise more before paying for extra classes.
How many young people in Portlaoise are of secondary-school age?
The 2022 Census counted 3,664 people aged 10 to 19 in Portlaoise (15.6% of its 23,494 residents). That age group covers most Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert students.
Is StudyRoom free for students in Portlaoise?
Everything is free during our November promotion, with no card needed. After that there is a free daily allowance and paid plans for unlimited practice.
How many secondary schools are there in Portlaoise?
The Department of Education's 2025/26 data lists 5 post-primary schools for Portlaoise, with 3,991 students enrolled in total. StudyRoom works with any of them, because it follows the national Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert courses.
Which subjects can I practise?
Maths, English, Irish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, French, Spanish, German, Business, Accounting, History, Geography and more, for Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Leaving Cert.
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