Colaiste Choilm
Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly
699 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberApply to School portalAdd to calendar
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Students this year
699 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 115
- 2nd year
- 123
- 3rd year
- 116
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 125
- 6th year
- 124
Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (116). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
Colaiste Choilm is a voluntary secondary school in Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 WF97). Colaiste Choilm has 699 students: 699 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 699 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Meath
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65610S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Choilm?
- Colaiste Choilm is a voluntary secondary school in Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 WF97).
- How many students go to Colaiste Choilm?
- Colaiste Choilm has 699 students: 699 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Choilm?
- Tadhg B O Sullivan is the principal of Colaiste Choilm, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Choilm a mixed school?
- No. Colaiste Choilm is a boys' school.
- Is Colaiste Choilm fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Choilm 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 Colaiste Choilm?
- Colaiste Choilm has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Meath.
- Does Colaiste Choilm teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste Choilm teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste Choilm have Transition Year?
- 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (116). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Colaiste Choilm a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste Choilm is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste Choilm's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Choilm's roll number, 65610S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Choilm?
- The closest is Tullamore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste ChoilmThis school | 699 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Tullamore CollegeTullamore | 600 m | 742 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolTullamore | 700 m | 571 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolTullamore | 7.0 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meán Scoil an ChlochairKilbeggan | 10.8 km | 740 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaClara | 11.2 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Clonaslee CollegeClonaslee | 14.0 km | 236 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
O'Moore StreetTulach Mhor
Co. Offaly
R35WF97
- Principal: Tadhg B O Sullivan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 935 1756
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistechoilmtullamore.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Offaly School of Special Education500 m
- Scoil Mhuire600 m
- Charleville NS700 m
- SN Naomh Brighde Buach700 m
- SN Naomh Philomena700 m
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 Colaiste Choilm for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar