Tyndall College
Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow
1,048 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
1,048 students: 532 girls and 516 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 192
- 2nd year
- 150
- 3rd year
- 217
- TY
- 187
- 5th year
- 172
- 6th year
- 130
Transition Year: 187 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
Tyndall College is a community college (etb) in Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 N5V2). Tyndall College has 1,048 students: 516 boys and 532 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 516 boys, 532 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70420R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Tyndall College?
- Tyndall College is a community college (etb) in Kilkenny Road, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 N5V2).
- How many students go to Tyndall College?
- Tyndall College has 1,048 students: 516 boys and 532 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Tyndall College?
- Gerry Mcgill is the principal of Tyndall College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Tyndall College a mixed school?
- Yes. Tyndall College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Tyndall College fee-paying?
- No. Tyndall 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 Tyndall College?
- Tyndall College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
- Does Tyndall College teach through Irish?
- No. Tyndall College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Tyndall College have Transition Year?
- 187 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 Tyndall College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Tyndall College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Tyndall College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tyndall College's roll number, 70420R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Tyndall College?
- The closest is St. Leo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyndall CollegeThis school | 1,048 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St. Leo's CollegeCarlow | 2.6 km | 842 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Mary's Academy CBSCarlow | 2.9 km | 367 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachCeatharlach | 3.0 km | 342 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeCarlow | 3.1 km | 801 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Mary's Knockbeg CollegeKnockbeg | 5.4 km | 515 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste LorcainCastledermot | 12.3 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
MortarstownKilkenny Road
Co. Carlow
R93N5V2
- Principal: Gerry Mcgill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 918 2250
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Ceatharlach1.2 km
- S N Naomh Fhiach2.1 km
- Saplings Carlow Special School2.4 km
- Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc2.5 km
- SN Muire Gan Smal2.6 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 Tyndall College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar