DEIS secondary schools in Co. Kilkenny
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.
- 6 schools
- 2,235 students
Side by side
| School | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste MhuireJohnstown | 659 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Community SchoolCastlecomer | 634 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| Grennan CollegeThomastown | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| City Vocational SchoolKilkenny | 300 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Stream | Yes |
| Coláiste Cois SiúireMooncoin | 167 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Duiske CollegeGraignamanagh | 141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
All 6 schools
- Coláiste Mhuire Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny 659 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Community School Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny 634 studentsMixedDEISCommunity school
- Grennan College Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny 334 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- City Vocational School Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny 300 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Coláiste Cois Siúire Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny 167 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
- Duiske College Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny 141 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)
Quick answers
- How many DEIS secondary schools are there in Co. Kilkenny?
- There are 6 in Co. Kilkenny, with 2,235 students between them.
- Which is the biggest in Co. Kilkenny?
- Coláiste Mhuire in Johnstown, with 659 students.
- Where are they?
- Mostly in Johnstown, Castlecomer, Thomastown and Kilkenny. Every school is listed on this page.
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