Who is the principal of Killina Presentation Secondary School?

John Cotter is the principal of Killina Presentation Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Killina Presentation Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Killina Presentation Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Killina Presentation Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Killina Presentation Secondary School 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 Killina Presentation Secondary School?

Killina Presentation Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.

Does Killina Presentation Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Killina Presentation Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Killina Presentation Secondary School a DEIS school?

No. Killina Presentation Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Killina Presentation Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killina Presentation Secondary School's roll number, 65630B, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Killina Presentation Secondary School?

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

Killina Presentation Secondary School

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

759 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional

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Students this year

759 students: 411 girls and 348 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 138
2nd year: 119
3rd year: 151
TY: 95
5th year: 121
6th year: 135

Transition Year: 95 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (151). 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

Killina Presentation Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 PX95). Killina Presentation Secondary School has 759 students: 348 boys and 411 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 348 boys, 411 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: CEIST
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 65630B

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Killina Presentation Secondary School?: Killina Presentation Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 PX95).
How many students go to Killina Presentation Secondary School?: Killina Presentation Secondary School has 759 students: 348 boys and 411 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Killina Presentation Secondary School?: John Cotter is the principal of Killina Presentation Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Killina Presentation Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Killina Presentation Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Killina Presentation Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Killina Presentation Secondary School 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 Killina Presentation Secondary School?: Killina Presentation Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does Killina Presentation Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Killina Presentation Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Killina Presentation Secondary School have Transition Year?: 95 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (151). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Killina Presentation Secondary School a DEIS school?: No. Killina Presentation Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Killina Presentation Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killina Presentation Secondary School's roll number, 65630B, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Killina Presentation Secondary School?: The closest is Colaiste Choilm. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Killina Presentation Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolThis school		759	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Colaiste ChoilmTulach Mhor	7.0 km	699	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Tullamore CollegeTullamore	7.4 km	742	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolTullamore	7.4 km	571	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaClara	7.8 km	333	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	Yes
Coláiste Naomh CormacKilcormac	13.1 km	316	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Meán Scoil an ChlochairKilbeggan	13.1 km	740	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Rahan
Tullamore
Co Offaly
R35PX95

Principal: John Cotter on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 935 5706
Email: [email protected]
Website: killinaschool.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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