Coláiste Aindriú
Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow
142 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
142 students: 53 girls and 89 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 12
- 2nd year
- 20
- 3rd year
- 31
- TY
- 33
- 5th year
- 28
- 6th year
- 18
Transition Year: 33 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 Aindriú is a community college (etb) in Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 EH27). Coláiste Aindriú has 142 students: 89 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 89 boys, 53 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
- 70430U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Aindriú?
- Coláiste Aindriú is a community college (etb) in Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 EH27).
- How many students go to Coláiste Aindriú?
- Coláiste Aindriú has 142 students: 89 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Aindriú?
- Sharon Coffey is the principal of Coláiste Aindriú, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Aindriú a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Aindriú takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Aindriú fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Aindriú 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 Aindriú?
- Coláiste Aindriú has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
- Does Coláiste Aindriú teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Aindriú teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Aindriú have Transition Year?
- 33 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 Aindriú a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Aindriú is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Aindriú's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Aindriú's roll number, 70430U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Aindriú?
- The closest is Presentation / De La Salle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste AindriúThis school | 142 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Presentation / De La Salle CollegeMuine Bheag | 1.3 km | 769 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Borris CollegeBorris | 11.9 km | 558 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tyndall CollegeKilkenny Road | 13.0 km | 1,048 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachCeatharlach | 15.2 km | 342 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeCarlow | 15.3 km | 801 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Leo's CollegeCarlow | 15.4 km | 842 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Muine BheagCo Carlow
R21EH27
- Principal: Sharon Coffey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 972 1335
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteaindriu.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Bridgets Monastery Boys Senior School300 m
- St Marys NS600 m
- Queen of Universe NS900 m
- St Laserians Mixed NS4.0 km
- Scoil Bhride B7c5.4 km
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 Coláiste Aindriú for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar