St Finian's College
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
891 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Tuesday, 29 September (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
891 students: 492 girls and 399 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 149
- 2nd year
- 152
- 3rd year
- 181
- TY
- 104
- 5th year
- 154
- 6th year
- 151
Transition Year: 104 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (181). 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
St Finian's College is a voluntary secondary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 H593). St Finian's College has 891 students: 399 boys and 492 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 399 boys, 492 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Meath
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63280N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Finian's College?
- St Finian's College is a voluntary secondary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 H593).
- How many students go to St Finian's College?
- St Finian's College has 891 students: 399 boys and 492 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Finian's College?
- John Mchale is the principal of St Finian's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Finian's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Finian's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Finian's College fee-paying?
- No. St Finian's 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 St Finian's College?
- St Finian's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Meath.
- Does St Finian's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Finian's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Finian's College have Transition Year?
- 104 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (181). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Finian's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Finian's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Finian's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Finian's College's roll number, 63280N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Finian's College?
- The closest is Loreto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Finian's CollegeThis school | 891 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Loreto CollegeWestmeath | 1.2 km | 825 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste Mhuire,Mullingar | 1.4 km | 873 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mullingar Community CollegeMullingar | 2.1 km | 367 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Wilson's Hospital SchoolMultyfarnham | 9.1 km | 453 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge | 14.3 km | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Columba CollegeKillucan | 14.5 km | 278 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
Longford RoadBallyglass
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91H593
- Principal: John Mchale on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 044 934 8672
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stfinianscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn1.2 km
- St Brigids Special School1.4 km
- Presentation Convent (jnr)1.4 km
- Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire1.4 km
- Scoil na mBraithre1.5 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
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