DEIS secondary schools in Co. Galway
DEIS schools get extra support from the Department of Education because they serve communities at greater risk of educational disadvantage. That can mean a home-school liaison coordinator, extra guidance hours and school meals. It says nothing about the quality of teaching.
- 10 schools
- 4,519 students
Side by side
| School | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonfert CollegeBallinasloe | 926 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | Yes |
| Coláiste EindeGalway | 808 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway | 710 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Scoil PhobailClifden | 489 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| Archbishop McHale CollegeGalway | 479 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinAn Cheathrú Rua | 440 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Galway Community CollegeGalway | 395 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraCarna | 117 | Mixed | Community school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán | 101 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Coláiste Na bPiarsachRos Muc | 54 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
All 10 schools
- Clonfert College Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 926 studentsMixedDEISSecondary
- Coláiste Einde Galway, Co. Galway 808 studentsMixedDEISSecondary
- Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College Galway, Co. Galway 710 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Scoil Phobail Clifden, Co. Galway 489 studentsMixedDEISCommunity school
- Archbishop McHale College Galway, Co. Galway 479 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway 440 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISComprehensive school
- Galway Community College Galway, Co. Galway 395 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara Carna, Co. Galway 117 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity school
- Colaiste Cholmcille Indreabhán, Co. Galway 101 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Coláiste Na bPiarsach Ros Muc, Co. Galway 54 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)
Quick answers
- How many DEIS secondary schools are there in Co. Galway?
- There are 10 in Co. Galway, with 4,519 students between them.
- Which is the biggest in Co. Galway?
- Clonfert College in Ballinasloe, with 926 students.
- Where are they?
- Mostly in Galway, Ballinasloe, Clifden and An Cheathrú Rua. Every school is listed on this page.
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