Coláiste Iognáid S.J.
Gaillimh, Co. Galway
637 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
637 students: 291 girls and 346 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 104
- 2nd year
- 105
- 3rd year
- 106
- TY
- 106
- 5th year
- 109
- 6th year
- 107
Transition Year: 106 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
Coláiste Iognáid S.J. is a voluntary secondary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N732). Coláiste Iognáid S.J. has 637 students: 346 boys and 291 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 346 boys, 291 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
- Language
- Some subjects through Irish for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62970K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Iognáid S.J.?
- Coláiste Iognáid S.J. is a voluntary secondary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N732).
- How many students go to Coláiste Iognáid S.J.?
- Coláiste Iognáid S.J. has 637 students: 346 boys and 291 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Iognáid S.J.?
- David O'Sullivan is the principal of Coláiste Iognáid S.J., according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Iognáid S.J. a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Iognáid S.J. takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Iognáid S.J. fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Iognáid S.J. 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 Coláiste Iognáid S.J.?
- Coláiste Iognáid S.J. has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
- Does Coláiste Iognáid S.J. teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Iognáid S.J. teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Iognáid S.J. have Transition Year?
- 106 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 Coláiste Iognáid S.J. a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Iognáid S.J. is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Iognáid S.J.'s inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Iognáid S.J.'s roll number, 62970K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Iognáid S.J.?
- The closest is St Joseph's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Iognáid S.J.This school | 637 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| St Joseph's CollegeGalway | 400 m | 791 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Muire MáthairGalway | 400 m | 738 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary SchoolGalway | 700 m | 379 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Dominican CollegeGalway | 1.0 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste EindeGalway | 1.9 km | 808 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolGalway | 2.0 km | 658 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Br. Na MaraGaillimh
H91N732
- Principal: David O'Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 501 550
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteiognaid.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Iognaid100 m
- SN Fhursa300 m
- Niochlas NS400 m
- SN Padraic Naofa500 m
- Scoil Croi Iosa500 m
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 Coláiste Iognáid S.J. for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar