High Cross College
Tuam, Co. Galway
777 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First year applications
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberFirst year applicationsAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberFirst year applicants notified in writingAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberDeadline to confirm acceptance of offerAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
777 students: 749 girls and 28 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 93
- 2nd year
- 128
- 3rd year
- 121
- TY
- 88
- 5th year
- 189
- 6th year
- 158
Transition Year: 88 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). 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
High Cross College is a voluntary secondary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 V260). High Cross College has 777 students: 28 boys and 749 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 28 boys, 749 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68466G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is High Cross College?
- High Cross College is a voluntary secondary school in Tuam, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 V260).
- How many students go to High Cross College?
- High Cross College has 777 students: 28 boys and 749 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of High Cross College?
- Neasa Cosgrove is the principal of High Cross College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is High Cross College a mixed school?
- Yes. High Cross College takes both boys and girls.
- Is High Cross College fee-paying?
- No. High Cross 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 High Cross College?
- High Cross College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does High Cross College teach through Irish?
- No. High Cross College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does High Cross College have Transition Year?
- 88 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is High Cross College a DEIS school?
- No. High Cross College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read High Cross College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by High Cross College's roll number, 68466G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near High Cross College?
- The closest is St. Jarlaths 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Cross CollegeThis school | 777 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| St. Jarlaths CollegeTuam | 400 m | 762 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Archbishop McHale CollegeGalway | 900 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 | 18.1 km | 857 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirBaile Chláir | 21.1 km | 1,269 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
| Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy | 21.3 km | 433 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
North CampusCurrylea
Tuam
Co Galway
H54V260
- Principal: Neasa Cosgrove on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 093 24575
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.highcrosscollege.ie
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 High Cross College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar