St. Jarlaths College
Tuam, Co. Galway
762 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
762 students: 128 girls and 634 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 178
- 2nd year
- 168
- 3rd year
- 139
- TY
- 68
- 5th year
- 128
- 6th year
- 81
Transition Year: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (139). 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
St. Jarlaths College is a voluntary secondary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 EV84). St. Jarlaths College has 762 students: 634 boys and 128 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 634 boys, 128 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Archbishop of Killala and Tuam
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68074M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Jarlaths College?
- St. Jarlaths College is a voluntary secondary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 EV84).
- How many students go to St. Jarlaths College?
- St. Jarlaths College has 762 students: 634 boys and 128 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Jarlaths College?
- John Kelly is the principal of St. Jarlaths College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Jarlaths College a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Jarlaths College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Jarlaths College fee-paying?
- No. St. Jarlaths 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 St. Jarlaths College?
- St. Jarlaths College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Killala and Tuam.
- Does St. Jarlaths College teach through Irish?
- No. St. Jarlaths College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Jarlaths College have Transition Year?
- 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (139). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Jarlaths College a DEIS school?
- No. St. Jarlaths College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Jarlaths College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Jarlaths College's roll number, 68074M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Jarlaths College?
- The closest is High Cross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jarlaths CollegeThis school | 762 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| High Cross CollegeTuam | 400 m | 777 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Archbishop McHale CollegeGalway | 600 m | 479 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Dunmore Community SchoolDunmore | 13.2 km | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation CollegeHeadford | 18.3 km | 857 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirBaile Chláir | 21.0 km | 1,269 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy | 21.1 km | 433 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
TuamCo Galway
H54EV84
- Principal: John Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 093 24342
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.jarlaths.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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