Colaiste Mhichil
Limerick, Co. Limerick
349 studentsBoysDEISSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Monday, 11 January, 5pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 26 JanuaryLetters of Offer posted/emailedAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 February, 12.30pmApplicants must confirm acceptance of offerAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
349 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 73
- 2nd year
- 69
- 3rd year
- 63
- TY
- 23
- 5th year
- 62
- 6th year
- 59
Transition Year: 23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (63). 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 Mhichil is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 NF25). Colaiste Mhichil has 349 students: 349 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 349 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 64200R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Mhichil?
- Colaiste Mhichil is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 NF25).
- How many students go to Colaiste Mhichil?
- Colaiste Mhichil has 349 students: 349 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Mhichil?
- Denis O Connor is the principal of Colaiste Mhichil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Mhichil a mixed school?
- No. Colaiste Mhichil is a boys' school.
- Is Colaiste Mhichil fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Mhichil 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 Mhichil?
- Colaiste Mhichil has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Colaiste Mhichil teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste Mhichil teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste Mhichil have Transition Year?
- 23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (63). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Colaiste Mhichil a DEIS school?
- Yes. Colaiste Mhichil is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Colaiste Mhichil's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Mhichil's roll number, 64200R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Mhichil?
- The closest is Coláiste Nano Nagle. 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 MhichilThis school | 349 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick | 100 m | 365 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste LuimnighLuimneach | 1.0 km | 606 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Clements CollegeLimerick | 1.2 km | 411 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach | 1.3 km | 315 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Ardscoil MhuireLimerick | 1.3 km | 591 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJLimerick | 1.3 km | 746 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Sexton StreetLimerick
V94NF25
- Principal: Denis O Connor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 416 628
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cbssextonstreet.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Presentation Primary School100 m
- Scoil Iosagain100 m
- St Michaels NS100 m
- St Augustines Special School200 m
- St Johns Convent400 m
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 Mhichil for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar