Who is the principal of Colaiste Mhuire,?

Keith Quinn is the principal of Colaiste Mhuire,, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Mhuire, a mixed school?

No. Colaiste Mhuire, is a boys' school.

Is Colaiste Mhuire, fee-paying?

No. Colaiste 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 Mhuire,?

Colaiste Mhuire, has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.

Does Colaiste Mhuire, teach through Irish?

No. Colaiste Mhuire, teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Colaiste Mhuire, a DEIS school?

No. Colaiste Mhuire, is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Colaiste Mhuire,'s inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Mhuire,'s roll number, 63270K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Mhuire,?

The closest is Loreto College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Colaiste Mhuire,

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

873 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional

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Students this year

873 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 167
2nd year: 152
3rd year: 152
TY: 104
5th year: 138
6th year: 160

Transition Year: 104 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (152). 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

Colaiste Mhuire, is a voluntary secondary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 AT04). Colaiste Mhuire, has 873 students: 873 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Boys only · 873 boys
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Edmund Rice Schools Trust
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 63270K

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Mhuire,?: Colaiste Mhuire, is a voluntary secondary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 AT04).
How many students go to Colaiste Mhuire,?: Colaiste Mhuire, has 873 students: 873 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Mhuire,?: Keith Quinn is the principal of Colaiste Mhuire,, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Mhuire, a mixed school?: No. Colaiste Mhuire, is a boys' school.
Is Colaiste Mhuire, fee-paying?: No. Colaiste 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 Mhuire,?: Colaiste Mhuire, has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does Colaiste Mhuire, teach through Irish?: No. Colaiste Mhuire, teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Colaiste Mhuire, have Transition Year?: 104 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (152). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Colaiste Mhuire, a DEIS school?: No. Colaiste Mhuire, is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Colaiste Mhuire,'s inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Mhuire,'s roll number, 63270K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Mhuire,?: The closest is Loreto College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Mhuire, compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste Mhuire,This school		873	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto CollegeWestmeath	300 m	825	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Mullingar Community CollegeMullingar	900 m	367	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Finian's CollegeMullingar	1.4 km	891	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Wilson's Hospital SchoolMultyfarnham	10.5 km	453	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct	No	No
St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge	12.9 km	1,129	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Columba CollegeKillucan	13.7 km	278	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	Yes

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Contact

Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
N91AT04

Principal: Keith Quinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 934 4743
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cbsmullingar.ie
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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

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