Calasanctius College
Oranmore, Co. Galway
906 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
906 students: 408 girls and 498 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 166
- 2nd year
- 168
- 3rd year
- 167
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 159
- 6th year
- 150
Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (167). 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
Calasanctius College is a voluntary secondary school in Oranmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K7H2). Calasanctius College has 906 students: 498 boys and 408 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 498 boys, 408 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63100I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Calasanctius College?
- Calasanctius College is a voluntary secondary school in Oranmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K7H2).
- How many students go to Calasanctius College?
- Calasanctius College has 906 students: 498 boys and 408 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Calasanctius College?
- Mary Conlon is the principal of Calasanctius College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Calasanctius College a mixed school?
- Yes. Calasanctius College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Calasanctius College fee-paying?
- No. Calasanctius 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 Calasanctius College?
- Calasanctius College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Calasanctius College teach through Irish?
- No. Calasanctius College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Calasanctius College have Transition Year?
- 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (167). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Calasanctius College a DEIS school?
- No. Calasanctius College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Calasanctius College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Calasanctius College's roll number, 63100I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Calasanctius College?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calasanctius CollegeThis school | 906 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway | 3.8 km | 710 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Galway Community CollegeGalway | 6.9 km | 395 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirBaile Chláir | 7.5 km | 1,269 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
| Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary SchoolGalway | 8.1 km | 379 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeGalway | 8.3 km | 791 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Iognáid S.J.Gaillimh | 8.5 km | 637 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
InnplotOranmore
H91K7H2
- Principal: Mary Conlon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 794 564
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.calasanctius.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil de hIde200 m
- Merlin Woods Primary School3.8 km
- Scoil Naomh Mhuire4.2 km
- Scoil Mhuire4.3 km
- Scoil Aine4.4 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Calasanctius College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar