The term 'comprehensive' was current at that time and the curriculum of the school combined what were formally regarded as the 'secondary' subjects with the 'technical' subjects.

This was seen as giving a broad range of subjects under which pupils with very varying degrees of aptitude, ability and skills could prosper.

[citation needed] Gaelic football is the most popular sport within the school and it competes in the All-Ireland Vocational Schools Championship.

In 2001, the school won the All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Vocational Championship.

Sports such as basketball and hurling are also played at the school.