St. Macartan's College
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
617 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
617 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 105
- 2nd year
- 103
- 3rd year
- 87
- TY
- 111
- 5th year
- 108
- 6th year
- 103
Transition Year: 111 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. Macartan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 X704). St. Macartan's College has 617 students: 617 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 617 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Clogher
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64810V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Macartan's College?
- St. Macartan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 X704).
- How many students go to St. Macartan's College?
- St. Macartan's College has 617 students: 617 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Macartan's College?
- David Mccague is the principal of St. Macartan's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Macartan's College a mixed school?
- No. St. Macartan's College is a boys' school.
- Is St. Macartan's College fee-paying?
- No. St. Macartan'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. Macartan's College?
- St. Macartan's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Clogher.
- Does St. Macartan's College teach through Irish?
- No. St. Macartan's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Macartan's College have Transition Year?
- 111 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. Macartan's College a DEIS school?
- No. St. Macartan's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Macartan's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Macartan's College's roll number, 64810V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Macartan's College?
- The closest is Coláiste Oiriall. 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. Macartan's CollegeThis school | 617 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste OiriallMuineachán | 400 m | 402 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Beech Hill CollegeMonaghan | 2.2 km | 897 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Louis Secondary SchoolMonaghan | 2.4 km | 532 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolMonaghan | 2.7 km | 234 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | No |
| Ballybay Community CollegeBallybay | 16.0 km | 344 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney | 21.3 km | 883 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
MonaghanCo. Monaghan
H18X704
- Principal: David Mccague on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 047 81642
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stmacartanscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Ultain400 m
- Monaghan Model School1.8 km
- St Marys BNS2.3 km
- St. Louis Girls National School2.5 km
- St Louis Infant School2.5 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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St. Macartan's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar