Midleton College
Midleton, Co. Cork
498 studentsMixedFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
498 students: 225 girls and 273 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 75
- 2nd year
- 76
- 3rd year
- 77
- TY
- 99
- 5th year
- 84
- 6th year
- 87
Transition Year: 99 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
- €500 a year (2026/27)
- Boarding
- €18,994 a year
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Midleton College is a voluntary secondary school in Midleton, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 F898). Midleton College has 498 students: 273 boys and 225 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 273 boys, 225 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Board of Governors of Midleton College
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62370J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Midleton College?
- Midleton College is a voluntary secondary school in Midleton, Co. Cork (Eircode P25 F898).
- How many students go to Midleton College?
- Midleton College has 498 students: 273 boys and 225 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Midleton College?
- Edward Gash is the principal of Midleton College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Midleton College a mixed school?
- Yes. Midleton College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Midleton College fee-paying?
- Yes. Midleton College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Midleton College?
- Midleton College has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of Midleton College.
- Does Midleton College teach through Irish?
- No. Midleton College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Midleton College have Transition Year?
- 99 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 Midleton College a DEIS school?
- No. Midleton College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Midleton College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Midleton College's roll number, 62370J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Midleton College?
- The closest is St Colman's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midleton CollegeThis school | 498 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Colman's Community CollegeMidleton | 600 m | 1,171 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's High SchoolMidleton | 800 m | 762 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolMidleton | 900 m | 957 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Aloysius CollegeCarrigtwohill | 6.2 km | 765 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Carrigtwohill Post PrimaryCarrigtwohill | 6.4 km | 912 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Carrignafoy Community CollegeCobh | 10.5 km | 322 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Connolly StreetMidleton
Co.Cork
P25F898
- Principal: Edward Gash on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 463 1146
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.midletoncollege.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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Midleton College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar