Meán Scoil an Chlochair
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
740 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First year and Special Autism Class
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberFirst year and Special Autism ClassAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 30 OctoberFirst year and Special Autism ClassAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 6 NovemberDeadline to confirm acceptance of offerAdd to calendar
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Students this year
740 students: 349 girls and 391 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 126
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 145
- TY
- 125
- 5th year
- 113
- 6th year
- 111
Transition Year: 125 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
Meán Scoil an Chlochair is a voluntary secondary school in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 HDH2). Meán Scoil an Chlochair has 740 students: 391 boys and 349 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 391 boys, 349 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63221U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Meán Scoil an Chlochair?
- Meán Scoil an Chlochair is a voluntary secondary school in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 HDH2).
- How many students go to Meán Scoil an Chlochair?
- Meán Scoil an Chlochair has 740 students: 391 boys and 349 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Meán Scoil an Chlochair?
- Garrett Farrell is the principal of Meán Scoil an Chlochair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Meán Scoil an Chlochair a mixed school?
- Yes. Meán Scoil an Chlochair takes both boys and girls.
- Is Meán Scoil an Chlochair fee-paying?
- No. Meán Scoil an Chlochair 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 Meán Scoil an Chlochair?
- Meán Scoil an Chlochair has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Meán Scoil an Chlochair teach through Irish?
- No. Meán Scoil an Chlochair teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Meán Scoil an Chlochair have Transition Year?
- 125 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 Meán Scoil an Chlochair a DEIS school?
- No. Meán Scoil an Chlochair is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Meán Scoil an Chlochair's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meán Scoil an Chlochair's roll number, 63221U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Meán Scoil an Chlochair?
- The closest is Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meán Scoil an ChlochairThis school | 740 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaClara | 9.0 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolTullamore | 10.2 km | 571 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tullamore CollegeTullamore | 10.2 km | 742 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste ChoilmTulach Mhor | 10.8 km | 699 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge | 13.1 km | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolTullamore | 13.1 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
KilbegganCo. Westmeath
N91HDH2
- Principal: Garrett Farrell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 933 2292
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mercykilbeggan.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan600 m
- SN Naomh Cholumchille4.5 km
- Ballinagore Mixed NS4.7 km
- SN Aodha Naofa5.7 km
- SN Peadar agus Pol7.1 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 Meán Scoil an Chlochair for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar