Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara
Nás na Ríogh, Co. Kildare
401 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
401 students: 234 girls and 167 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 65
- 2nd year
- 73
- 3rd year
- 80
- TY
- 50
- 5th year
- 77
- 6th year
- 56
Transition Year: 50 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (80). 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
Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara is a voluntary secondary school in Nás na Ríogh, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 E282). Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara has 401 students: 167 boys and 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 167 boys, 234 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- An Foras Pátrúnachta
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68072I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara?
- Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara is a voluntary secondary school in Nás na Ríogh, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 E282).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara?
- Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara has 401 students: 167 boys and 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara?
- Conor Gerald Mahony is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara 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 Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara?
- Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is An Foras Pátrúnachta.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara have Transition Year?
- 50 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (80). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara's roll number, 68072I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara?
- The closest is Meánscoil Iognáid Ris. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste Chill DaraThis school | 401 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Meánscoil Iognáid RisNaas | 500 m | 1,013 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Naomh MhuireNaas | 600 m | 1,076 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Naas Community CollegeNaas | 1.9 km | 928 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Piper's Hill CollegeNaas | 2.3 km | 1,049 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
| Scoil Mhuire Community SchoolNaas | 8.7 km | 1,189 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Newbridge CollegeNewbridge | 8.8 km | 923 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Seanbhóthar LuimnighNás na Ríogh
Co Chill Dara
W91E282
- Principal: Conor Gerald Mahony on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 898 294
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gccd.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Chorbain400 m
- Mercy Convent Primary School700 m
- St Davids NS1.0 km
- An Linbh Iosa1.1 km
- Craddockstown School1.6 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 Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar