Holy Rosary College
Mountbellew, Co. Galway
720 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Wednesday, 14 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 11 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wed, 2 Dec to Fri, 18 DecAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Wednesday, 2 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
720 students: 360 girls and 360 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 117
- 2nd year
- 108
- 3rd year
- 138
- TY
- 105
- 5th year
- 131
- 6th year
- 121
Transition Year: 105 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (138). 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
Holy Rosary College is a voluntary secondary school in Mountbellew, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 VN50). Holy Rosary College has 720 students: 360 boys and 360 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 360 boys, 360 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63090I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Holy Rosary College?
- Holy Rosary College is a voluntary secondary school in Mountbellew, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 VN50).
- How many students go to Holy Rosary College?
- Holy Rosary College has 720 students: 360 boys and 360 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Holy Rosary College?
- Thomas Crehan is the principal of Holy Rosary College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Holy Rosary College a mixed school?
- Yes. Holy Rosary College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Holy Rosary College fee-paying?
- No. Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary College?
- Holy Rosary College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Holy Rosary College teach through Irish?
- No. Holy Rosary College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Holy Rosary College have Transition Year?
- 105 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (138). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Holy Rosary College a DEIS school?
- No. Holy Rosary College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Holy Rosary College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Rosary College's roll number, 63090I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Holy Rosary College?
- The closest is Coláiste an Chreagáin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary CollegeThis school | 720 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 11 Nov | No | No | |
| Coláiste an ChreagáinBallinasloe | 1.3 km | 116 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Cuan's CollegeBallinasloe | 4.8 km | 435 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste MhuireBallygar | 13.1 km | 306 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy | 16.0 km | 433 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Dunmore Community SchoolDunmore | 22.8 km | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Clonfert CollegeBallinasloe | 23.3 km | 926 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
MountbellewCo Galway
H53VN50
- Principal: Thomas Crehan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 967 9222
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: hrc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Mhuire400 m
- Castleblakeney NS4.4 km
- Scoil Naomh Padraig4.7 km
- S N na Cealltraighe5.2 km
- S N Gort na Gaoithe5.5 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 Holy Rosary College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar