Who is the principal of Clonfert College?

Pauric Hanlon is the principal of Clonfert College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Clonfert College a mixed school?

Yes. Clonfert College takes both boys and girls.

Is Clonfert College fee-paying?

No. Clonfert 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 Clonfert College?

Clonfert College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST Bishop of Clonfert.

Does Clonfert College teach through Irish?

No. Clonfert College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Clonfert College a DEIS school?

Yes. Clonfert College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Clonfert College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clonfert College's roll number, 68485K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Clonfert College?

The closest is St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Clonfert College

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

926 studentsMixedDEISSecondaryTY optional

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Students this year

926 students: 466 girls and 460 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 153
2nd year: 162
3rd year: 169
TY: 135
5th year: 168
6th year: 139

Transition Year: 135 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (169). 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

Clonfert College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 CP40). Clonfert College has 926 students: 460 boys and 466 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 460 boys, 466 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: CEIST Bishop of Clonfert
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 68485K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Clonfert College?: Clonfert College is a voluntary secondary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 CP40).
How many students go to Clonfert College?: Clonfert College has 926 students: 460 boys and 466 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Clonfert College?: Pauric Hanlon is the principal of Clonfert College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Clonfert College a mixed school?: Yes. Clonfert College takes both boys and girls.
Is Clonfert College fee-paying?: No. Clonfert 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 Clonfert College?: Clonfert College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST Bishop of Clonfert.
Does Clonfert College teach through Irish?: No. Clonfert College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Clonfert College have Transition Year?: 135 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (169). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Clonfert College a DEIS school?: Yes. Clonfert College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Clonfert College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clonfert College's roll number, 68485K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Clonfert College?: The closest is St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Clonfert College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Clonfert CollegeThis school		926	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)Ballinasloe	16.2 km	168	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Cuan's CollegeBallinasloe	19.1 km	435	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste ChiaráinAthlone	19.7 km	1,040	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov	No	No
Coláiste an ChreagáinBallinasloe	22.0 km	116	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Banagher CollegeBanagher	22.9 km	556	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste MhuireBallygar	23.0 km	306	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe
Co Galway
H53CP40

Principal: Pauric Hanlon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 964 2206
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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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