Coláiste na Toirbhirte
Bandon, Co. Cork
456 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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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
456 students: 425 girls and 31 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 82
- 2nd year
- 77
- 3rd year
- 79
- TY
- 62
- 5th year
- 81
- 6th year
- 75
Transition Year: 62 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). That usually means TY is optional here.
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 na Toirbhirte is a voluntary secondary school in Bandon, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 FW28). Coláiste na Toirbhirte has 456 students: 31 boys and 425 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 31 boys, 425 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62061T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste na Toirbhirte?
- Coláiste na Toirbhirte is a voluntary secondary school in Bandon, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 FW28).
- How many students go to Coláiste na Toirbhirte?
- Coláiste na Toirbhirte has 456 students: 31 boys and 425 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste na Toirbhirte?
- Mary O'Donovan is the principal of Coláiste na Toirbhirte, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste na Toirbhirte a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste na Toirbhirte takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste na Toirbhirte fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste na Toirbhirte 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 na Toirbhirte?
- Coláiste na Toirbhirte has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Coláiste na Toirbhirte teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste na Toirbhirte teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste na Toirbhirte have Transition Year?
- 62 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste na Toirbhirte a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste na Toirbhirte is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste na Toirbhirte's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Toirbhirte's roll number, 62061T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Toirbhirte?
- The closest is Árdscoil Uí Urmoltaigh. 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 na ToirbhirteThis school | 456 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Árdscoil Uí UrmoltaighBandon | 1.1 km | 399 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Bandon Grammar SchoolBandon | 1.4 km | 712 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Brogan's CollegeBandon | 1.5 km | 905 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Kinsale Community SchoolKinsale | 14.5 km | 1,450 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolClonakilty | 16.3 km | 568 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Clonakilty Community CollegeClonakilty | 16.7 km | 696 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Árd AoibhinnBandon
Co Cork
P72FW28
- Principal: Mary O'Donovan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 023 884 1814
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: presbandon.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan100 m
- S N Droichead na Bandan1.0 km
- Scoil Bhride3.0 km
- Laragh NS4.5 km
- Castlealack NS4.5 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 na Toirbhirte for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar