Clongowes Wood College
Ireland, Co. Kildare
421 studentsBoysFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Open night
- Thursday, 11 February, 6.30pm to 7.30pmVirtual Open Evening on ZoomAdd to calendar
- Open day
- Saturday, 27 February, 9.30am to 1pmOpen MorningAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
421 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 65
- 2nd year
- 61
- 3rd year
- 72
- TY
- 70
- 5th year
- 84
- 6th year
- 69
Transition Year: 70 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
- €50 a year
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Clongowes Wood College is a voluntary secondary school in Ireland, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 DN40). Clongowes Wood College has 421 students: 421 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 421 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Boarding school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61720F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: fee-paying or free · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Clongowes Wood College?
- Clongowes Wood College is a voluntary secondary school in Ireland, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 DN40).
- How many students go to Clongowes Wood College?
- Clongowes Wood College has 421 students: 421 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Clongowes Wood College?
- Christopher John Lumb is the principal of Clongowes Wood College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Clongowes Wood College a mixed school?
- No. Clongowes Wood College is a boys' school.
- Is Clongowes Wood College fee-paying?
- Yes. Clongowes Wood College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Clongowes Wood College?
- Clongowes Wood College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
- Does Clongowes Wood College teach through Irish?
- No. Clongowes Wood College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Clongowes Wood College have Transition Year?
- 70 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 Clongowes Wood College a DEIS school?
- No. Clongowes Wood College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Clongowes Wood College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clongowes Wood College's roll number, 61720F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Clongowes Wood College?
- The closest is Scoil Mhuire Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clongowes Wood CollegeThis school | 421 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Open night, Thu, 11 Feb | No | No | |
| Scoil Mhuire Community SchoolNaas | 2.2 km | 1,189 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Farnan's Post Primary SchoolProsperous | 5.2 km | 676 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Wolstan's Community SchoolCelbridge | 8.6 km | 846 | Girls | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Naas Community CollegeNaas | 8.8 km | 928 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadMaigh Nuad | 9.9 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste Naomh MhuireNaas | 10.2 km | 1,076 | Girls | 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
Clongowes Wood College SJClane
Co Kildare
Ireland
W91DN40
- Principal: Christopher John Lumb on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 868 202
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.clongowes.net
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naisiunta Bhride2.3 km
- St Patricks BNS2.3 km
- Rathcoffey NS2.5 km
- Hewetsons NS3.5 km
- Straffan NS4.8 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 Clongowes Wood College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar