Laois Leaving Cert class sees 1 in 4 earn over 500 points

Pictured: Leaving Cert students at St Mary's College, Knockbeg

placeholder image — Pictured: Leaving Cert students at St Mary's College, Knockbeg

Staff and students at St Mary's College Knockbeg are over the moon!

A Laois school has seen almost a quarter of its students receive over 500 points in their Leaving Certificates.

St Mary’s College Knockbeg saw 65 students sit their Leaving Certs last June, and the school is delighted to congratulate their students.

Pictured: St Mary's College Knockbeg students with fantastic results

Principal John Maye spoke to the Leinster Express / Laois Live on this fantastic achievement.

"The class of 2025 have received results of the highest calibre with a majority of our students achieving above or close to their potential. 11% of our students scored above 550 CAO points with 24% above 500,” Mr Maye shared.

Pictured: Almost one in four students received over 500 points

“The Leaving Certificate results are a milestone in everyone's life and gets quite a lot of attention. As a community it is a privilege to share this moment with the students and their families,” he said.

“They will always be members of the Knockbeg community, and we hope to have lots of moments together in the future at past pupil events. And we are always here for them with advice," Mr Maye said.

Pictured: Leaving cert students at St Mary's College, Knockbeg

Mr Maye went on to pay credit to the hard work and dedication of the teachers, SNAs, parents and guardians and reminded students that the school is always available for advice as they decide upon their next steps.