Seamount College
Kinvara, Co. Galway
628 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 4 November, 4pmLate applicants must contact the school after this dateAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
628 students: 337 girls and 291 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 103
- 2nd year
- 108
- 3rd year
- 104
- TY
- 114
- 5th year
- 96
- 6th year
- 103
Transition Year: 114 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
Seamount College is a voluntary secondary school in Kinvara, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N5P2). Seamount College has 628 students: 291 boys and 337 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 291 boys, 337 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63050T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Seamount College?
- Seamount College is a voluntary secondary school in Kinvara, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N5P2).
- How many students go to Seamount College?
- Seamount College has 628 students: 291 boys and 337 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Seamount College?
- Maighread Mhic Dhomhnaill is the principal of Seamount College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Seamount College a mixed school?
- Yes. Seamount College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Seamount College fee-paying?
- No. Seamount 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 Seamount College?
- Seamount College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora.
- Does Seamount College teach through Irish?
- No. Seamount College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Seamount College have Transition Year?
- 114 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 Seamount College a DEIS school?
- No. Seamount College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Seamount College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Seamount College's roll number, 63050T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Seamount College?
- The closest is Gort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamount CollegeThis school | 628 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 4 Nov | No | No | |
| Gort Community SchoolGort | 11.9 km | 1,043 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Calasanctius CollegeOranmore | 14.3 km | 906 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway | 16.3 km | 710 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Iognáid S.J.Gaillimh | 16.8 km | 637 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeGalway | 17.0 km | 791 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary SchoolGalway | 17.1 km | 379 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
KinvaraCo Galway
H91N5P2
- Principal: Maighread Mhic Dhomhnaill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 637 362
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.seamountcollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Naomh Iosef500 m
- SN Brighdhe Naofa2.4 km
- Ballinderreen Mixed NS5.4 km
- SN Ciarain Naofa6.3 km
- SN Cronain7.7 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 Seamount College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar