Coláiste Íde
Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Kerry
123 studentsGirlsGaelcholáisteBoardingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
123 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 20
- 2nd year
- 15
- 3rd year
- 13
- TY
- 35
- 5th year
- 19
- 6th year
- 21
Transition Year: 35 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
Coláiste Íde is a voluntary secondary school in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 E432). Coláiste Íde has 123 students: 123 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 123 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Cairde Colaiste Ide Teoranta
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Boarding school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61301I
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Íde?
- Coláiste Íde is a voluntary secondary school in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 E432).
- How many students go to Coláiste Íde?
- Coláiste Íde has 123 students: 123 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Íde?
- Uas. Conall Ó Cruadhlaoich is the principal of Coláiste Íde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Íde a mixed school?
- No. Coláiste Íde is a girls' school.
- Is Coláiste Íde fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Íde 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 Coláiste Íde?
- Coláiste Íde has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Cairde Colaiste Ide Teoranta.
- Does Coláiste Íde teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Íde is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Íde have Transition Year?
- 35 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 Coláiste Íde a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Íde is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Íde's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Íde's roll number, 61301I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Íde?
- The closest is Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste ÍdeThis school | 123 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Pobalscoil Chorca DhuibhneDaingean Uí Chúis | 3.2 km | 441 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste na SceilgeCaherciveen | 21.2 km | 543 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| Meanscoil Nua an Leith TriuighCaislean Ghriaire | 24.2 km | 160 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| The Intermediate SchoolKillorglin | 34.9 km | 711 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Community College KillorglinKillorglin | 35.7 km | 285 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney | 40.4 km | 712 | 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
Baile an GhóilínDaingean Uí Chúis
Co Chiarraí
V92E432
- Principal: Uas. Conall Ó Cruadhlaoich on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 066 915 1211
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaisteide.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil na mBraithre2.9 km
- Clochar Daingean2.9 km
- SN Ceann Tra Meascaithe3.7 km
- SN an Ghleanna4.8 km
- Scoil Caitlin Naofa6.3 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 Coláiste Íde for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar