Kilkenny College
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
928 studentsMixedBoardingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Formal Application Form link available on website
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberLate applications treated as such after this dateAdd to calendar
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Students this year
928 students: 450 girls and 478 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 168
- 2nd year
- 154
- 3rd year
- 168
- TY
- 149
- 5th year
- 149
- 6th year
- 140
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
Kilkenny College is a voluntary secondary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 CF61). Kilkenny College has 928 students: 478 boys and 450 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 478 boys, 450 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61570M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Kilkenny College?
- Kilkenny College is a voluntary secondary school in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 CF61).
- How many students go to Kilkenny College?
- Kilkenny College has 928 students: 478 boys and 450 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Kilkenny College?
- Emma Raughter is the principal of Kilkenny College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Kilkenny College a mixed school?
- Yes. Kilkenny College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Kilkenny College fee-paying?
- No. Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny College?
- Kilkenny College has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland.
- Does Kilkenny College teach through Irish?
- No. Kilkenny College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny College a DEIS school?
- No. Kilkenny College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Kilkenny College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilkenny College's roll number, 61570M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Kilkenny College?
- The closest is Loreto Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny CollegeThis school | 928 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 1.3 km | 947 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers College KilkennyKilkenny | 1.6 km | 816 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail OsraíCill Chainnigh | 2.1 km | 214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| City Vocational SchoolKilkenny | 2.3 km | 300 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| St Kieran's CollegeKilkenny | 2.4 km | 831 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 3.2 km | 972 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Castlecomer RoadKilkenny
R95CF61
- Principal: Emma Raughter on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 056 776 1544
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.kilkennycollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Kilkenny Mixed NS200 m
- St Canices Central NS1.3 km
- St. John's National School1.5 km
- Mother of Fair Love Special School1.8 km
- Scoil Mhuire1.9 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 Kilkenny College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar