RSA Driving Test Pass Rates
The latest published pass rates across Ireland’s RSA test centres, with changes since 2021.
The latest published pass rates across Ireland’s RSA test centres, with changes since 2021.
See the percentage of candidates who passed their driving test at each RSA test centre in 2023. We’ve also compared them with 2021 figures, to show the trend between centres.
75.3%
Cork (Ballincollig)57.5%
across 59 centres38.2%
Mulhuddart (Carlton Hotel)All pass rates are ranked highest to lowest. The change column shows how each result compares to 2021.
| Rank | Centre | County | Pass Rate (%) | Change since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork (Ballincollig) | Cork | 75.3 | ▲ +13.5% |
| 2 | Galway (Carnmore) | Galway | 67.6 | ▲ +19.0% |
| 3 | Birr (County Arms Hotel) | Offaly | 67.0 | ▼ -2.7% |
| 4 | Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels) | Kilkenny | 64.3 | ▲ +12.0% |
| 5 | Loughrea | Galway | 64.2 | ▲ +4.0% |
| 6 | Clonmel | Tipperary | 63.2 | ▼ -8.4% |
| 7 | Thurles | Tipperary | 63.1 | ▲ +12.3% |
| 8 | Tuam | Galway | 62.6 | ▼ -3.5% |
| 9 | Sligo | Sligo | 62.2 | ▲ +3.3% |
| 10 | Loughrea (Lough Rea Hotel & Spa) | Galway | 61.8 | ▲ +1.6% |
| 11 | Ennis | Clare | 61.7 | ▲ +8.0% |
| 12 | Donegal | Donegal | 61.2 | ▲ +7.8% |
| 13 | Monaghan | Monaghan | 61.0 | ▼ -6.8% |
| 14 | Letterkenny | Donegal | 60.9 | ▲ +4.8% |
| 15 | Carrick On Shannon | Leitrim | 60.8 | ▲ +8.5% |
| 16 | Birr | Offaly | 60.7 | ▼ -9.0% |
| 17 | Cavan | Cavan | 60.1 | ▼ -2.7% |
| 18 | Castlebar | Mayo | 60.1 | ▼ -3.0% |
| 19 | Newcastle West (Longcourt House Hotel) | Limerick | 59.7 | ▼ -0.2% |
| 20 | Mullingar | Westmeath | 59.4 | ▼ -6.2% |
| 21 | Buncrana | Donegal | 58.2 | ▲ +3.5% |
| 22 | Kilrush | Clare | 57.8 | ▼ -11.0% |
| 23 | Wicklow | Wicklow | 57.5 | ▲ +0.5% |
| 24 | Galway (Westside) | Galway | 57.2 | ▼ -3.2% |
| 25 | Dundalk | Louth | 56.9 | ▲ +4.3% |
| 26 | Ballina | Mayo | 56.2 | ▼ -0.5% |
| 27 | Longford | Longford | 56.1 | ▲ +0.2% |
| 28 | Athlone | Westmeath | 55.9 | ▼ -6.3% |
| 29 | Shannon | Clare | 55.6 | ▼ -1.2% |
| 30 | Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange | Dublin | 55.4 | ▲ +9.0% |
| 31 | Tullamore | Offaly | 54.9 | ▲ +2.2% |
| 32 | Limerick - Castlemungret | Limerick | 54.9 | ▼ -9.9% |
| 33 | Dungarvan | Waterford | 54.9 | ▼ -1.2% |
| 34 | Roscommon | Roscommon | 54.4 | ▼ -5.0% |
| 35 | Gorey | Wexford | 54.0 | ▼ -1.2% |
| 36 | Mallow (Cork Racecourse Mallow) | Cork | 53.9 | ▼ -21.0% |
| 37 | Newcastle West | Limerick | 53.6 | ▼ -0.4% |
| 38 | Tralee | Kerry | 53.6 | ▲ +5.1% |
| 39 | Naas | Kildare | 52.9 | ▲ +7.9% |
| 40 | Killarney | Kerry | 52.8 | ▼ -10.3% |
| 41 | Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) | Kilkenny | 52.8 | ▼ -0.5% |
| 42 | Portlaoise | Laois | 52.2 | ▲ +10.1% |
| 43 | Navan | Meath | 51.6 | ▲ +5.8% |
| 44 | Wexford | Wexford | 50.9 | ▼ -10.3% |
| 45 | Waterford | Waterford | 50.7 | ▼ -4.3% |
| 46 | Cork (St. Finbarr's GAA Club Togher) | - | 50.1 | – |
| 47 | Limerick - Woodview | Limerick | 49.3 | ▼ -8.0% |
| 48 | Cork (Wilton) | Cork | 48.0 | ▼ -1.4% |
| 49 | Tallaght | Dublin | 47.7 | ▼ -6.0% |
| 50 | Raheny | Dublin | 47.5 | ▼ -18.0% |
| 51 | Killester | Dublin | 46.9 | ▼ -12.5% |
| 52 | Nenagh | Tipperary | 46.8 | ▼ -13.5% |
| 53 | Carlow Talbot Hotel | Carlow | 46.7 | ▼ -9.6% |
| 54 | Finglas | Dublin | 46.3 | ▼ -14.0% |
| 55 | Tipperary | Tipperary | 45.2 | ▼ -13.8% |
| 56 | Mulhuddart | Dublin | 43.7 | ▼ -13.0% |
| 57 | Skibbereen | Cork | 43.3 | ▼ -1.9% |
| 58 | Charlestown (Dublin) | - | 39.5 | – |
| 59 | Mulhuddart (Carlton Hotel) | Dublin | 38.2 | ▼ -18.5% |
Pass rates typically vary from centre to centre, and reflect the mix of road types, examiner coverage, and candidate readiness. Rural areas typically show higher success rates due to lighter traffic, while busy cities like Dublin or Cork often record lower averages.
According to the RSA, differences don’t necessarily indicate “easier” or “harder” test locations - they simply reflect real-world driving conditions and learner preparedness.
Try to use the figures above to set realistic test expectations, then increase your chances of passing by using the Driving Test Routes App to practise the routes near your chosen test centre.