St. Geralds College
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
688 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
688 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 125
- 3rd year
- 118
- TY
- 120
- 5th year
- 104
- 6th year
- 101
Transition Year: 120 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
St. Geralds College is a voluntary secondary school in Castlebar, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 WV66). St. Geralds College has 688 students: 688 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 688 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Le Chéile Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64580H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Geralds College?
- St. Geralds College is a voluntary secondary school in Castlebar, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 WV66).
- How many students go to St. Geralds College?
- St. Geralds College has 688 students: 688 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Geralds College?
- Shaun Burke is the principal of St. Geralds College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Geralds College a mixed school?
- No. St. Geralds College is a boys' school.
- Is St. Geralds College fee-paying?
- No. St. Geralds 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. Geralds College?
- St. Geralds College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
- Does St. Geralds College teach through Irish?
- No. St. Geralds College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Geralds College have Transition Year?
- 120 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 St. Geralds College a DEIS school?
- No. St. Geralds College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Geralds College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Geralds College's roll number, 64580H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Geralds College?
- The closest is St Joseph's Secondary School. 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. Geralds CollegeThis school | 688 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 1.1 km | 542 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Davitt CollegeCastlebar | 1.2 km | 902 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 12.5 km | 476 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Rice CollegeWestport | 14.8 km | 615 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart SchoolWestport | 15.1 km | 530 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 18.9 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Newport RoadCastlebar
Co. Mayo
F23WV66
- Principal: Shaun Burke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 902 1383
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stgeraldscollege.com
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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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