Colaiste Chroi Mhuire
An Spideal, Co. Galway
270 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteSecondaryTY
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Students this year
270 students: 126 girls and 144 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 40
- 2nd year
- 41
- 3rd year
- 50
- TY
- 48
- 5th year
- 46
- 6th year
- 45
Transition Year: 48 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
Colaiste Chroi Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in An Spideal, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 V963). Colaiste Chroi Mhuire has 270 students: 144 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 144 boys, 126 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63130R
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Chroi Mhuire?
- Colaiste Chroi Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in An Spideal, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 V963).
- How many students go to Colaiste Chroi Mhuire?
- Colaiste Chroi Mhuire has 270 students: 144 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Chroi Mhuire?
- Grainne Flannery is the principal of Colaiste Chroi Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Chroi Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste Chroi Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste Chroi Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Chroi Mhuire 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 Colaiste Chroi Mhuire?
- Colaiste Chroi Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Colaiste Chroi Mhuire teach through Irish?
- Yes. Colaiste Chroi Mhuire is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Colaiste Chroi Mhuire have Transition Year?
- 48 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 Colaiste Chroi Mhuire a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste Chroi Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste Chroi Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Chroi Mhuire's roll number, 63130R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Chroi Mhuire?
- The closest is Colaiste Cholmcille. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste Chroi MhuireThis school | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán | 5.5 km | 101 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Coláiste na CoiribeGaillimh | 12.5 km | 711 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Yes | No |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolGalway | 14.7 km | 658 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste EindeGalway | 14.7 km | 808 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Dominican CollegeGalway | 15.6 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Muire MáthairGalway | 16.3 km | 738 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
An SpidealCo Na Gaillimhe
H91V963
- Principal: Grainne Flannery on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 553 113
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ccm.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Einne300 m
- SN Sailearna5.0 km
- S N na bhForbacha6.8 km
- S N Seamus Naofa10.7 km
- Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh12.3 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 Colaiste Chroi Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar