St Aloysius College
Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
765 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application only
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 13 NovemberWithin 5 working daysAdd to calendar
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Students this year
765 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 111
- 2nd year
- 108
- 3rd year
- 148
- TY
- 119
- 5th year
- 138
- 6th year
- 141
Transition Year: 119 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (148). 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
St Aloysius College is a voluntary secondary school in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 CF61). St Aloysius College has 765 students: 765 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 765 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
- 62140P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Aloysius College?
- St Aloysius College is a voluntary secondary school in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 CF61).
- How many students go to St Aloysius College?
- St Aloysius College has 765 students: 765 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Aloysius College?
- Sean Francis Twomey is the principal of St Aloysius College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Aloysius College a mixed school?
- No. St Aloysius College is a girls' school.
- Is St Aloysius College fee-paying?
- No. St Aloysius 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 Aloysius College?
- St Aloysius College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St Aloysius College teach through Irish?
- No. St Aloysius College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Aloysius College have Transition Year?
- 119 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (148). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Aloysius College a DEIS school?
- No. St Aloysius College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Aloysius College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Aloysius College's roll number, 62140P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Aloysius College?
- The closest is Carrigtwohill Post Primary. 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 Aloysius CollegeThis school | 765 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Carrigtwohill Post PrimaryCarrigtwohill | 400 m | 912 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolMidleton | 6.1 km | 957 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Mary's High SchoolMidleton | 6.2 km | 762 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Midleton CollegeMidleton | 6.2 km | 498 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Colman's Community CollegeMidleton | 6.3 km | 1,171 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Carrignafoy Community CollegeCobh | 6.4 km | 322 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Main StreetCarrigtwohill
Co.Cork
T45CF61
- Principal: Sean Francis Twomey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 488 3341
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.saintals.ie
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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
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