Presentation College
Athenry, Co. Galway
1,100 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application system applytoschool.ie pilot
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberMidnight deadline for applicationsAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,100 students: 555 girls and 545 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 192
- 2nd year
- 186
- 3rd year
- 192
- TY
- 173
- 5th year
- 182
- 6th year
- 175
Transition Year: 173 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
Presentation College is a voluntary secondary school in Athenry, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 VA49). Presentation College has 1,100 students: 545 boys and 555 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 545 boys, 555 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62870G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Presentation College?
- Presentation College is a voluntary secondary school in Athenry, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 VA49).
- How many students go to Presentation College?
- Presentation College has 1,100 students: 545 boys and 555 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Presentation College?
- Cathal Moore is the principal of Presentation College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Presentation College a mixed school?
- Yes. Presentation College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Presentation College fee-paying?
- No. Presentation 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 Presentation College?
- Presentation College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Presentation College teach through Irish?
- No. Presentation College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Presentation College have Transition Year?
- 173 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 Presentation College a DEIS school?
- No. Presentation College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Presentation College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Presentation College's roll number, 62870G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Presentation College?
- The closest is Clárin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation CollegeThis school | 1,100 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Clárin CollegeAthenry | 800 m | 1,140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste an EachréidhBaile Átha an Rí | 1.0 km | 234 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Calasanctius CollegeOranmore | 11.9 km | 906 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirBaile Chláir | 12.3 km | 1,269 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway | 14.9 km | 710 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea | 17.3 km | 749 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Ballygarraun South,Athenry,
Co Galway
H65VA49
- Principal: Cathal Moore on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 844 144
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: presathenry.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Riada800 m
- Carnain NS4.2 km
- S N na Fuar Coilleadh5.4 km
- SN Mhuire5.5 km
- Esker NS5.8 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 Presentation College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar