Coláiste Abhainn Rí
Callan, Co. Kilkenny
706 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
706 students: 283 girls and 423 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 116
- 2nd year
- 114
- 3rd year
- 134
- TY
- 125
- 5th year
- 110
- 6th year
- 107
Transition Year: 125 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
Coláiste Abhainn Rí is a voluntary secondary school in Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 N267). Coláiste Abhainn Rí has 706 students: 423 boys and 283 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 423 boys, 283 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST ERST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68425P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Abhainn Rí?
- Coláiste Abhainn Rí is a voluntary secondary school in Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 N267).
- How many students go to Coláiste Abhainn Rí?
- Coláiste Abhainn Rí has 706 students: 423 boys and 283 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Abhainn Rí?
- Anthony Leahy is the principal of Coláiste Abhainn Rí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Abhainn Rí a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Abhainn Rí takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Abhainn Rí fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Abhainn Rí 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 Coláiste Abhainn Rí?
- Coláiste Abhainn Rí has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST ERST.
- Does Coláiste Abhainn Rí teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Abhainn Rí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Abhainn Rí have Transition Year?
- 125 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 Coláiste Abhainn Rí a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Abhainn Rí is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Abhainn Rí's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Abhainn Rí's roll number, 68425P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Abhainn Rí?
- The closest is Presentation Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Abhainn RíThis school | 706 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles | 12.8 km | 365 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 13.9 km | 972 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil AireagailBallyhale | 14.1 km | 204 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Kieran's CollegeKilkenny | 14.2 km | 831 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| City Vocational SchoolKilkenny | 14.3 km | 300 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Coláiste Pobail OsraíCill Chainnigh | 14.5 km | 214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
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Contact
Callan NorthCallan
R95N267
- Principal: Anthony Leahy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 056 781 3132
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteabhainnri.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Bunscoil McAuley Rice100 m
- Poulacapple NS6.2 km
- Burnchurch National School6.9 km
- Scoil San Lionard7.7 km
- Church Hill Mixed NS7.9 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 Coláiste Abhainn Rí for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar