Maths grinds in Sligo: online practice for Junior and Leaving Cert
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Sligo in numbers (Census 2022)
For young people aged 10 to 19, Sligo ranks number 1 of the 7 Co. Sligo towns listed on this site. Figures: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0), town boundaries as defined by the CSO.
Young people make up 12.1% of Sligo, lower than the 13% across the 7 Co. Sligo towns on this site. The largest school is Summerhill College with 1,155 students. 1 of the schools charge fees.
Subjects for students in Sligo
Maths grinds in Sligo
Maths is the subject most students look for extra help in. With about 2,498 teenagers in Sligo, 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 Sligo
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 Sligo
33% of people in Sligo 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 Sligo
The Department of Education lists 11 post-primary schools for Sligo, with 5,535 students enrolled on the 2025 census date: about 2,835 in Junior Cycle, 804 in Transition Year and 1,896 in Leaving Cert years. 1 is a girls’ school, 0 are boys’ schools and 10 are mixed. 2 are in the DEIS programme. 1 teaches some or all subjects through Irish.
All 11 schools in Sligo
| School | Type | Students | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinode College Clarion Rd, Ballinode, Sligo |
Vocational, mixed | 258 | DEIS, Multi Denominational |
| Coláiste Iascaigh Easkey, Co Sligo |
Vocational, mixed | 267 | DEIS, Multi Denominational |
| Coola Post Primary School Riverstown, Via Boyle, Co Sligo |
Vocational, mixed | 514 | Multi Denominational |
| Grange Post Primary School Grange, Co Sligo |
Vocational, mixed | 302 | Multi Denominational |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary School Pier Road, Enniscrone,, Co Sligo |
Secondary, mixed | 244 | Catholic |
| Mercy College Chapel Hill, Sligo, Co. Sligo |
Secondary, mixed | 718 | Some Irish-medium, Catholic |
| Sligo Grammar School The Mall, Sligo |
Secondary, mixed | 475 | Fee-paying, Church Of Ireland |
| St Attracta's Community School Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo |
Community, mixed | 735 | Inter Denominational |
| St Marys College Ballysadare, Co Sligo |
Secondary, mixed | 264 | Catholic |
| Summerhill College College Road, Sligo |
Secondary, mixed | 1,155 | Catholic |
| Ursuline College Finisklin, Sligo |
Secondary, girls | 603 | 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 Sligo?
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 Sligo are of secondary-school age?
The 2022 Census counted 2,498 people aged 10 to 19 in Sligo (12.1% of its 20,608 residents). That age group covers most Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert students.
Is StudyRoom free for students in Sligo?
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 Sligo?
The Department of Education's 2025/26 data lists 11 post-primary schools for Sligo, with 5,535 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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Nearby towns
Tubbercurry · Strandhill · Collooney · Ballysadare · Ballymote · Coolaney
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