Red Hill School

Patrickswell, Co. Limerick

61 pupilsMixedSpecial

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Red Hill School is a primary school in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 Y7W6). Elaine Benson Ryan is the principal of Red Hill School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
61
Boys and girls
Mixed · 44 boys, 17 girls
Ethos
Not known
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20311F

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Red Hill School?
Red Hill School is a primary school in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 Y7W6).
Who is the principal of Red Hill School?
Elaine Benson Ryan is the principal of Red Hill School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Red Hill School?
Red Hill School has 61 pupils: 44 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Red Hill School a mixed school?
Yes. Red Hill School takes both boys and girls.
Does Red Hill School teach through Irish?
No. Red Hill School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Red Hill School a DEIS school?
No. Red Hill School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Red Hill School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Red Hill School's roll number, 20311F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Red Hill School?
The closest is Limerick City East Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Patrickswell · Special schools in Co. Limerick · Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

Red Hill School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Red Hill SchoolThis school 61 Mixed Not known No No
Limerick City East Educate Together NSMungret 1.6 km 373 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil NeassainMungret 2.0 km 668 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Tobar PadraigPatrickswell 2.6 km 143 Mixed Catholic No Yes
The Childrens ArkLimerick 3.1 km 44 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil Naomh Muire, Eas GéitineAskeaton about 3.2 km 157 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Limerick Community Special SchoolLimerick about 3.2 km 47 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Red Hill
Patrickswell
Co. Limerick
V94Y7W6

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  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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