St Columbas College
Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
983 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
983 students: 495 girls and 488 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 167
- 2nd year
- 168
- 3rd year
- 179
- TY
- 144
- 5th year
- 165
- 6th year
- 160
Transition Year: 144 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (179). 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 Columbas College is a voluntary secondary school in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 KN62). St Columbas College has 983 students: 488 boys and 495 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 488 boys, 495 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62861F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Columbas College?
- St Columbas College is a voluntary secondary school in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 KN62).
- How many students go to St Columbas College?
- St Columbas College has 983 students: 488 boys and 495 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Columbas College?
- Thomas Rowan is the principal of St Columbas College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Columbas College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Columbas College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Columbas College fee-paying?
- No. St Columbas 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 Columbas College?
- St Columbas College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Columbas College teach through Irish?
- No. St Columbas College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Columbas College have Transition Year?
- 144 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (179). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Columbas College a DEIS school?
- No. St Columbas College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Columbas College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Columbas College's roll number, 62861F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Columbas College?
- The closest is Finn Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columbas CollegeThis school | 983 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Finn Valley CollegeLifford | 300 m | 424 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Tue, 24 Nov | No | Yes |
| Deele CollegeLifford | 13.4 km | 840 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| The Royal and Prior SchoolLifford | 14.2 km | 609 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolLetterkenny | 16.4 km | 938 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Eunan's CollegeLetterkenny | 16.5 km | 1,003 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Errigal CollegeLetterkenny | 17.9 km | 662 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications open, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
StranorlarCo. Donegal
F93KN62
- Principal: Thomas Rowan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 074 913 1246
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stcolumbascollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire B & C200 m
- Robertson NS800 m
- SN Seiseadh ui Neill2.0 km
- SN Gleann Coimhead2.5 km
- Dooish 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 St Columbas College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar