Loreto College
Cavan, Co. Cavan
663 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 19 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 26 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
663 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 101
- 2nd year
- 133
- 3rd year
- 90
- TY
- 95
- 5th year
- 132
- 6th year
- 112
Transition Year: 95 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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
Loreto College is a voluntary secondary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 WV60). Loreto College has 663 students: 663 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 663 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Loreto Education Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61070P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Loreto College?
- Loreto College is a voluntary secondary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 WV60).
- How many students go to Loreto College?
- Loreto College has 663 students: 663 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Loreto College?
- John Galligan is the principal of Loreto College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Loreto College a mixed school?
- No. Loreto College is a girls' school.
- Is Loreto College fee-paying?
- No. Loreto 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 Loreto College?
- Loreto College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Loreto Education Trust.
- Does Loreto College teach through Irish?
- No. Loreto College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Loreto College have Transition Year?
- 95 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Loreto College a DEIS school?
- No. Loreto College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Loreto College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Loreto College's roll number, 61070P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Loreto College?
- The closest is St Patrick's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto CollegeThis school | 663 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| St Patrick's CollegeCavan | 1.5 km | 825 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Breifne CollegeCavan | 1.8 km | 906 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Royal School CavanCavan | 3.2 km | 386 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Bricin's CollegeBelturbet | 10.7 km | 281 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Carrigallen Vocational SchoolCarrigallen | 18.3 km | 330 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Clare's CollegeBallyjamesduff | 20.0 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
DrumkeenCavan
Co. Cavan
H12WV60
- Principal: John Galligan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 049 433 2881
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: loretocavan.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Dromaili SN1.3 km
- Gaelscoil Bhreifne2.4 km
- SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr Sch2.5 km
- St Clares Primary School2.6 km
- Cavan 1 NS2.6 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 Loreto College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar