St Kieran's College
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
831 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application process for First Year 2027
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmApplications after 4pm treated as late applicationsAdd to calendar
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Students this year
831 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 150
- 2nd year
- 150
- 3rd year
- 150
- TY
- 149
- 5th year
- 121
- 6th year
- 111
Transition Year: 149 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
St Kieran's College is a voluntary secondary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y99T). St Kieran's College has 831 students: 831 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 831 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Ossory
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61560J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Kieran's College?
- St Kieran's College is a voluntary secondary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y99T).
- How many students go to St Kieran's College?
- St Kieran's College has 831 students: 831 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Kieran's College?
- Adrian Finan is the principal of St Kieran's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Kieran's College a mixed school?
- No. St Kieran's College is a boys' school.
- Is St Kieran's College fee-paying?
- No. St Kieran'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 Kieran's College?
- St Kieran's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Ossory.
- Does St Kieran's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Kieran's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Kieran's College have Transition Year?
- 149 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 St Kieran's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Kieran's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Kieran's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Kieran's College's roll number, 61560J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Kieran's College?
- The closest is City Vocational School. 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 Kieran's CollegeThis school | 831 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| City Vocational SchoolKilkenny | 100 m | 300 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Coláiste Pobail OsraíCill Chainnigh | 300 m | 214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 1.0 km | 972 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 1.4 km | 947 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers College KilkennyKilkenny | 2.1 km | 816 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kilkenny CollegeKilkenny | 2.4 km | 928 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Secondary SchoolCollege Rd
Kilkenny
R95Y99T
- Principal: Adrian Finan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 056 776 1707
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stkieranscollege.ie
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Kieran's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar