Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig

Ballincollig, Co. Cork

254 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close
Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
Offers by
Thursday, 12 NovemberBy written notificationAdd to calendar
Accept by
Friday, 20 November, 4pmIn writing or by emailAdd to calendar

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Students this year

254 students: 121 girls and 133 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
45
2nd year
55
3rd year
62
TY
47
5th year
45
6th year
0

Transition Year: 47 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). 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

Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig is a voluntary secondary school in Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 A072). Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig has 254 students: 133 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 133 boys, 121 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Catholic
Patron
Le Chéile Schools Trust
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
68385G

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig?
Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig is a voluntary secondary school in Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 A072).
How many students go to Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig?
Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig has 254 students: 133 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig?
Nicola O Callaghan is the principal of Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig a mixed school?
Yes. Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig takes both boys and girls.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig fee-paying?
No. Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig 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 Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig?
Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
Does Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig teach through Irish?
No. Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig have Transition Year?
47 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig a DEIS school?
No. Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig's roll number, 68385G, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig?
The closest is Ballincollig Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Le Cheile Secondary School BallincolligThis school 254 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Ballincollig Community SchoolBallincollig 100 m 987 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
Coláiste ChoilmBallincollig 1.6 km 1,357 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet Stream No
Bishopstown Community SchoolCork 5.3 km 306 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No Yes
Scoil Mhuire gan SmalBlarney 5.5 km 1,124 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
Mount Mercy CollegeCork 5.9 km 811 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Coláiste an Spioraid NaoimhCork 5.9 km 715 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No No

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Ballincollig
P31A072

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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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