St Clare's College
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
578 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
578 students: 275 girls and 303 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 83
- 2nd year
- 113
- 3rd year
- 98
- TY
- 62
- 5th year
- 115
- 6th year
- 107
Transition Year: 62 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (98). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St Clare's College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 NT92). St Clare's College has 578 students: 303 boys and 275 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 303 boys, 275 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Kilmore
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61051L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Clare's College?
- St Clare's College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 NT92).
- How many students go to St Clare's College?
- St Clare's College has 578 students: 303 boys and 275 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Clare's College?
- Teresa Donnellan is the principal of St Clare's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Clare's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Clare's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Clare's College fee-paying?
- No. St Clare's College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St Clare's College?
- St Clare's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Kilmore.
- Does St Clare's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Clare's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Clare's College have Transition Year?
- 62 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (98). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Clare's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Clare's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Clare's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Clare's College's roll number, 61051L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Clare's College?
- The closest is Virginia College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's CollegeThis school | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Virginia CollegeVirginia | 8.3 km | 809 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Oliver Post PrimaryOldcastle | 10.6 km | 630 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Bailieborough Community SchoolBailieborough | 15.6 km | 754 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Royal School CavanCavan | 17.0 km | 386 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Breifne CollegeCavan | 18.7 km | 906 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's CollegeCavan | 19.0 km | 825 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BallyjamesduffCo. Cavan
A82NT92
- Principal: Teresa Donnellan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 049 854 4551
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.saintclarescollege.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Clares NS100 m
- Billis NS4.1 km
- Castlerahan Central NS5.1 km
- Crosserlough NS6.1 km
- Scoil Bhride6.7 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Clare's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar