Royal School Cavan
Cavan, Co. Cavan
386 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application form available
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 4pmForm 1 applications close at 4:00 p.m.Add to calendar
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Students this year
386 students: 179 girls and 207 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 72
- 2nd year
- 72
- 3rd year
- 73
- TY
- 66
- 5th year
- 55
- 6th year
- 48
Transition Year: 66 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
Royal School Cavan is a voluntary secondary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 AY10). Royal School Cavan has 386 students: 207 boys and 179 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 207 boys, 179 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Board of Governors of the Royal School
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61080S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Royal School Cavan?
- Royal School Cavan is a voluntary secondary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 AY10).
- How many students go to Royal School Cavan?
- Royal School Cavan has 386 students: 207 boys and 179 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Royal School Cavan?
- Padraic Corley is the principal of Royal School Cavan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Royal School Cavan a mixed school?
- Yes. Royal School Cavan takes both boys and girls.
- Is Royal School Cavan fee-paying?
- No. Royal School Cavan 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 Royal School Cavan?
- Royal School Cavan has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of the Royal School.
- Does Royal School Cavan teach through Irish?
- No. Royal School Cavan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Royal School Cavan have Transition Year?
- 66 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 Royal School Cavan a DEIS school?
- No. Royal School Cavan is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Royal School Cavan's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Royal School Cavan's roll number, 61080S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Royal School Cavan?
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School CavanThis school | 386 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| St Patrick's CollegeCavan | 2.9 km | 825 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Breifne CollegeCavan | 3.0 km | 906 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto CollegeCavan | 3.2 km | 663 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Bricin's CollegeBelturbet | 13.9 km | 281 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Clare's CollegeBallyjamesduff | 17.0 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Carrigallen Vocational SchoolCarrigallen | 18.7 km | 330 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
College StreetCavan
Co. Cavan
H12AY10
- Principal: Padraic Corley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 049 436 1605
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.royalschoolcavan.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Cavan 1 NS600 m
- SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr Sch700 m
- St Clares Primary School900 m
- Gaelscoil Bhreifne900 m
- Dromaili SN2.5 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 Royal School Cavan for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar