Virginia College
Virginia, Co. Cavan
809 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
809 students: 385 girls and 424 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 147
- 2nd year
- 177
- 3rd year
- 129
- TY
- 109
- 5th year
- 119
- 6th year
- 128
Transition Year: 109 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (129). 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
Virginia College is a community college (etb) in Virginia, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 X224). Virginia College has 809 students: 424 boys and 385 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 424 boys, 385 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cavan & Monaghan ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70390L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Virginia College?
- Virginia College is a community college (etb) in Virginia, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 X224).
- How many students go to Virginia College?
- Virginia College has 809 students: 424 boys and 385 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Virginia College?
- Niall Lynch is the principal of Virginia College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Virginia College a mixed school?
- Yes. Virginia College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Virginia College fee-paying?
- No. Virginia 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 Virginia College?
- Virginia College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
- Does Virginia College teach through Irish?
- No. Virginia College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Virginia College have Transition Year?
- 109 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (129). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Virginia College a DEIS school?
- No. Virginia College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Virginia College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Virginia College's roll number, 70390L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Virginia College?
- The closest is St Clare's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia CollegeThis school | 809 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Clare's CollegeBallyjamesduff | 8.3 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Oliver Post PrimaryOldcastle | 8.3 km | 630 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Bailieborough Community SchoolBailieborough | 11.6 km | 754 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Eureka Secondary SchoolKells | 17.2 km | 735 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Ciaran's Community SchoolKells | 18.4 km | 619 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Dún an RíKingscourt | 20.3 km | 663 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
VirginiaCo Cavan
A82X224
- Principal: Niall Lynch on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 049 854 7050
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.virginiacollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Virginia Mixed NS700 m
- Cnoc an Teampaill3.1 km
- SN Carraig A Bruis4.7 km
- SN Cillin5.4 km
- Killinkere NS6.2 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 Virginia College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar