Edmund Rice College
Carrigaline, Co. Cork
580 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application form
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberLate applications treated differentlyAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Saturday, 14 NovemberBy postal letterAdd to calendar
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Students this year
580 students: 315 girls and 265 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 99
- 2nd year
- 100
- 3rd year
- 102
- TY
- 102
- 5th year
- 90
- 6th year
- 87
Transition Year: 102 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
Edmund Rice College is a voluntary secondary school in Carrigaline, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 XC84). Edmund Rice College has 580 students: 265 boys and 315 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 265 boys, 315 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68264R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Edmund Rice College?
- Edmund Rice College is a voluntary secondary school in Carrigaline, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 XC84).
- How many students go to Edmund Rice College?
- Edmund Rice College has 580 students: 265 boys and 315 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Edmund Rice College?
- Adele J Flynn is the principal of Edmund Rice College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Edmund Rice College a mixed school?
- Yes. Edmund Rice College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Edmund Rice College fee-paying?
- No. Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice College?
- Edmund Rice College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Edmund Rice College teach through Irish?
- No. Edmund Rice College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Edmund Rice College have Transition Year?
- 102 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 Edmund Rice College a DEIS school?
- No. Edmund Rice College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Edmund Rice College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Edmund Rice College's roll number, 68264R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Edmund Rice College?
- The closest is Carrigaline Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Rice CollegeThis school | 580 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| Carrigaline Community SchoolCarrigaline | 1.1 km | 1,072 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui LeighinCarraig Uí Leighin | 2.4 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Colaiste MuireCrosshaven | 5.8 km | 523 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Francis Capuchin CollegeRochestown | 6.8 km | 730 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Peter's Community SchoolPassage West | 7.0 km | 354 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste MuireCobh | 8.0 km | 709 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
CarrigalineCo. Cork
P43XC84
- Principal: Adele J Flynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 437 3785
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: erccarrigaline.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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Edmund Rice College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar