Monaghan Collegiate School
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
234 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Monday, 7 DecemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 17 DecemberAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
234 students: 126 girls and 108 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 38
- 2nd year
- 38
- 3rd year
- 47
- TY
- 40
- 5th year
- 32
- 6th year
- 39
Transition Year: 40 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
- €100 a year (2027/28)
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Monaghan Collegiate School is a voluntary secondary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 X027). Monaghan Collegiate School has 234 students: 108 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 108 boys, 126 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Board of Governors of Monaghan Collegiate School
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64830E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Monaghan Collegiate School?
- Monaghan Collegiate School is a voluntary secondary school in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 X027).
- How many students go to Monaghan Collegiate School?
- Monaghan Collegiate School has 234 students: 108 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Monaghan Collegiate School?
- Tara Cowan is the principal of Monaghan Collegiate School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Monaghan Collegiate School a mixed school?
- Yes. Monaghan Collegiate School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Monaghan Collegiate School fee-paying?
- Yes. Monaghan Collegiate School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Monaghan Collegiate School?
- Monaghan Collegiate School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of Monaghan Collegiate School.
- Does Monaghan Collegiate School teach through Irish?
- No. Monaghan Collegiate School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Monaghan Collegiate School have Transition Year?
- 40 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 Monaghan Collegiate School a DEIS school?
- No. Monaghan Collegiate School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Monaghan Collegiate School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Monaghan Collegiate School's roll number, 64830E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Monaghan Collegiate School?
- The closest is Beech Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolThis school | 234 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | No | |
| Beech Hill CollegeMonaghan | 1.6 km | 897 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Louis Secondary SchoolMonaghan | 2.3 km | 532 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste OiriallMuineachán | 2.4 km | 402 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St. Macartan's CollegeMonaghan | 2.7 km | 617 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballybay Community CollegeBallybay | 13.3 km | 344 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney | 18.7 km | 883 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
CorlattMonaghan
Co Monaghan
H18X027
- Principal: Tara Cowan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 047 82060
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.monaghancollegiateschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Monaghan Model School2.4 km
- Gaelscoil Ultain2.5 km
- St Marys BNS2.5 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 Monaghan Collegiate School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar