Who is the principal of Summerhill College?

Paul Keogh is the principal of Summerhill College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Summerhill College a mixed school?

Yes. Summerhill College takes both boys and girls.

Is Summerhill College fee-paying?

No. Summerhill 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 Summerhill College?

Summerhill College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Elphin.

Does Summerhill College teach through Irish?

No. Summerhill College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Summerhill College a DEIS school?

No. Summerhill College is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Summerhill College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Summerhill College's roll number, 65170Q, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Summerhill College?

The closest is Mercy College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Summerhill College

Sligo, Co. Sligo

1,155 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Students this year

1,155 students: 21 girls and 1,134 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 241
2nd year: 185
3rd year: 183
TY: 168
5th year: 184
6th year: 194

Transition Year: 168 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

Summerhill College is a voluntary secondary school in Sligo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 D5YF). Summerhill College has 1,155 students: 1,134 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 1,134 boys, 21 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Bishop of Elphin
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 65170Q

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Where is Summerhill College?: Summerhill College is a voluntary secondary school in Sligo, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 D5YF).
How many students go to Summerhill College?: Summerhill College has 1,155 students: 1,134 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Summerhill College?: Paul Keogh is the principal of Summerhill College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Summerhill College a mixed school?: Yes. Summerhill College takes both boys and girls.
Is Summerhill College fee-paying?: No. Summerhill 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 Summerhill College?: Summerhill College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Elphin.
Does Summerhill College teach through Irish?: No. Summerhill College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Summerhill College have Transition Year?: 168 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 Summerhill College a DEIS school?: No. Summerhill College is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Summerhill College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Summerhill College's roll number, 65170Q, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Summerhill College?: The closest is Mercy College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Summerhill College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Summerhill CollegeThis school		1,155	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Mercy CollegeSligo	800 m	718	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Ursuline CollegeSligo	1.2 km	603	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Sat, 28 Nov	No	No
Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo	1.4 km	475	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Ballinode CollegeSligo	2.0 km	258	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Marys CollegeBallysadare	6.4 km	264	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coola Post Primary SchoolRiverstown	14.2 km	514	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

College Road
Sligo
F91D5YF

Principal: Paul Keogh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 916 0311
Email: [email protected]
Website: summerhillcollege.ie
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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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