Cross And Passion College
Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
843 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 26 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
843 students: 394 girls and 449 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 141
- 2nd year
- 145
- 3rd year
- 144
- TY
- 142
- 5th year
- 135
- 6th year
- 136
Transition Year: 142 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
Cross And Passion College is a voluntary secondary school in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 E673). Cross And Passion College has 843 students: 449 boys and 394 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 449 boys, 394 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61690W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Cross And Passion College?
- Cross And Passion College is a voluntary secondary school in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 E673).
- How many students go to Cross And Passion College?
- Cross And Passion College has 843 students: 449 boys and 394 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Cross And Passion College?
- Joseph Leonard is the principal of Cross And Passion College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Cross And Passion College a mixed school?
- Yes. Cross And Passion College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Cross And Passion College fee-paying?
- No. Cross And Passion 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 Cross And Passion College?
- Cross And Passion College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does Cross And Passion College teach through Irish?
- No. Cross And Passion College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Cross And Passion College have Transition Year?
- 142 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 Cross And Passion College a DEIS school?
- No. Cross And Passion College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Cross And Passion College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cross And Passion College's roll number, 61690W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Cross And Passion College?
- The closest is Curragh Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross And Passion CollegeThis school | 843 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Curragh Community CollegeCurragh | 6.1 km | 288 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Holy Family Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 6.6 km | 789 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Patrician Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 6.8 km | 932 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Conleth's Community CollegeNewbridge | 6.9 km | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Newbridge CollegeNewbridge | 7.2 km | 923 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Piper's Hill CollegeNaas | 8.9 km | 1,049 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
KilcullenCo Kildare
R56E673
- Principal: Joseph Leonard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 481 524
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cpckilcullen.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Brigids NS300 m
- Brannoxtown Community NS3.4 km
- Scoil Bride4.1 km
- SN Naomh Ioseph4.6 km
- Gaelscoil Chill Dara5.2 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 Cross And Passion College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar