Maths grinds in Waterford City: online practice for Junior and Leaving Cert
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Waterford City in numbers (Census 2022)
For young people aged 10 to 19, Waterford City ranks number 1 of the 12 counties Waterford & Kilkenny towns listed on this site. Figures: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0), town boundaries as defined by the CSO.
Young people make up 13.6% of Waterford City, close to the 13.6% across the 12 counties Waterford & Kilkenny towns on this site. The largest school is De La Salle College with 1,023 students. Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge teaches all subjects through Irish.
Subjects for students in Waterford City
Maths grinds in Waterford City
Maths is the subject most students look for extra help in. With about 8,145 teenagers in Waterford City, 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 Waterford City
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 Waterford City
32% of people in Waterford City 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 Waterford City
The Department of Education lists 12 post-primary schools for Waterford City, with 8,095 students enrolled on the 2025 census date: about 4,141 in Junior Cycle, 1,311 in Transition Year and 2,643 in Leaving Cert years. 3 are girls’ schools, 2 are boys’ schools and 7 are mixed. 4 are in the DEIS programme. 1 teaches some or all subjects through Irish.
All 12 schools in Waterford City
| School | Type | Students | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Community College Abbey Rd, Ferrybank, Waterford |
Vocational, mixed | 1,004 | Inter Denominational |
| BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL Ballyanchor Road, Lismore, Co Waterford |
Community, mixed | 943 | Inter Denominational |
| C.B.S. Mount Sion, Waterford Barrack Street, Waterford City |
Secondary, boys | 494 | DEIS, Catholic |
| De La Salle College Newtown Road, Waterford |
Secondary, boys | 1,023 | Catholic |
| Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge Cúirt An Easpaig, Baile Gunnair, Port Láirge |
Secondary, mixed | 146 | Gaelcholáiste / Irish-medium, Catholic |
| Newtown School Newtown Road, Waterford City, Co.Waterford |
Secondary, mixed | 415 | Quaker |
| Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School Ozanam St., Waterford |
Secondary, girls | 479 | DEIS, Catholic |
| Presentation Secondary School Cannon Street, Waterford |
Secondary, girls | 458 | DEIS, Catholic |
| St Angela's Secondary School Ursuline Convent, Waterford |
Secondary, girls | 937 | Catholic |
| St Declan's Community College Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford |
Vocational, mixed | 783 | Multi Denominational |
| St Paul's Community College Browne's Road, Waterford City |
Vocational, mixed | 792 | DEIS, Inter Denominational |
| Waterpark College Park Road, Newtown Road, Waterford |
Secondary, mixed | 621 | 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 Waterford City?
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 Waterford City are of secondary-school age?
The 2022 Census counted 8,145 people aged 10 to 19 in Waterford City (13.6% of its 60,079 residents). That age group covers most Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert students.
Is StudyRoom free for students in Waterford City?
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 Waterford City?
The Department of Education's 2025/26 data lists 12 post-primary schools for Waterford City, with 8,095 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
Kilkenny · Clonmel · Tramore · Dungarvan · New Ross · Callan · Thomastown · Portlaw
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