St Francis Capuchin College
Rochestown, Co. Cork
730 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
730 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 126
- 2nd year
- 113
- 3rd year
- 131
- TY
- 133
- 5th year
- 117
- 6th year
- 110
Transition Year: 133 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
St Francis Capuchin College is a voluntary secondary school in Rochestown, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 TK82). St Francis Capuchin College has 730 students: 730 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 730 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Capuchin Franciscan Order (Provincial Council)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62460K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Francis Capuchin College?
- St Francis Capuchin College is a voluntary secondary school in Rochestown, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 TK82).
- How many students go to St Francis Capuchin College?
- St Francis Capuchin College has 730 students: 730 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Francis Capuchin College?
- Marie Ring is the principal of St Francis Capuchin College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Francis Capuchin College a mixed school?
- No. St Francis Capuchin College is a boys' school.
- Is St Francis Capuchin College fee-paying?
- No. St Francis Capuchin 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 Francis Capuchin College?
- St Francis Capuchin College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Capuchin Franciscan Order (Provincial Council).
- Does St Francis Capuchin College teach through Irish?
- No. St Francis Capuchin College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Francis Capuchin College have Transition Year?
- 133 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 St Francis Capuchin College a DEIS school?
- No. St Francis Capuchin College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Francis Capuchin College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Francis Capuchin College's roll number, 62460K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Francis Capuchin College?
- The closest is St Peter's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Capuchin CollegeThis school | 730 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Peter's Community SchoolPassage West | 2.5 km | 354 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Nagle Community CollegeBlackrock | 3.1 km | 315 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Ursuline College BlackrockCork | 4.0 km | 352 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Douglas Community SchoolCork | 4.7 km | 605 | Boys | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 4.9 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui LeighinCarraig Uí Leighin | 5.1 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
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Contact
RochestownCo Cork
T12TK82
- Principal: Marie Ring on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 489 1417
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stfranciscollege.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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