Franciscan College
Gormanston, Co. Meath
321 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
321 students: 134 girls and 187 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 40
- 2nd year
- 52
- 3rd year
- 58
- TY
- 55
- 5th year
- 48
- 6th year
- 68
Transition Year: 55 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
Franciscan College is a voluntary secondary school in Gormanston, Co. Meath (Eircode K32 NH30). Franciscan College has 321 students: 187 boys and 134 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 187 boys, 134 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan Fathers) Irish Province
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64420I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Franciscan College?
- Franciscan College is a voluntary secondary school in Gormanston, Co. Meath (Eircode K32 NH30).
- How many students go to Franciscan College?
- Franciscan College has 321 students: 187 boys and 134 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Franciscan College?
- Dermot Lavin is the principal of Franciscan College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Franciscan College a mixed school?
- Yes. Franciscan College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Franciscan College fee-paying?
- No. Franciscan 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 Franciscan College?
- Franciscan College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan Fathers) Irish Province.
- Does Franciscan College teach through Irish?
- No. Franciscan College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Franciscan College have Transition Year?
- 55 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 Franciscan College a DEIS school?
- No. Franciscan College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Franciscan College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Franciscan College's roll number, 64420I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Franciscan College?
- The closest is Coláiste Ghlór na Mara. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan CollegeThis school | 321 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Ghlór na MaraBaile Brigín | 3.5 km | 520 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Bremore Educate Together Secondary SchoolBalbriggan | 3.9 km | 824 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Balbriggan Community CollegeBalbriggan | 4.1 km | 686 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolBalbriggan | 4.2 km | 1,220 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ardgillan Community CollegeBalbriggan | 5.2 km | 1,014 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste na hInseCoast Road, Bettystown | 6.5 km | 1,021 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Franciscan CollegeGormanston
Co. Meath
K32NH30
- Principal: Dermot Lavin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 841 2203
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gormanstoncollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- SN Naomh Padraig1.9 km
- Balscadden NS2.1 km
- Scoil Chormaic3.1 km
- Balbriggan Educate Together NS3.2 km
- St Molaga Senior NS3.6 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 Franciscan College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar