Who is the principal of Killarney Community College?

Stella Loughnane is the principal of Killarney Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Killarney Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Killarney Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Killarney Community College fee-paying?

No. Killarney Community 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 Killarney Community College?

Killarney Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.

Does Killarney Community College teach through Irish?

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

Is Killarney Community College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Killarney Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killarney Community College's roll number, 70450D, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Killarney Community College?

The closest is St. Brendan's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Killarney Community College

Killarney, Co. Kerry

469 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Open night: Monday, 12 October, 6pm (passed)Principal's live address, website and social media
Applications open: Monday, 12 October (passed)Online and hand-delivered applications
Applications close: Thursday, 12 NovemberHand deliver to school front officeAdd to calendar

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Students this year

469 students: 240 girls and 229 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 81
2nd year: 90
3rd year: 110
TY: 18
5th year: 95
6th year: 75

Transition Year: 18 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (110). 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

Killarney Community College is a community college (etb) in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 NA48). Killarney Community College has 469 students: 229 boys and 240 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 229 boys, 240 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Kerry ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70450D

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Killarney Community College?: Killarney Community College is a community college (etb) in Killarney, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 NA48).
How many students go to Killarney Community College?: Killarney Community College has 469 students: 229 boys and 240 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Killarney Community College?: Stella Loughnane is the principal of Killarney Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Killarney Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Killarney Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Killarney Community College fee-paying?: No. Killarney Community 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 Killarney Community College?: Killarney Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
Does Killarney Community College teach through Irish?: No. Killarney Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Killarney Community College have Transition Year?: 18 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (110). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Killarney Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Killarney Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Killarney Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Killarney Community College's roll number, 70450D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Killarney Community College?: The closest is St. Brendan's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Killarney Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Killarney Community CollegeThis school		469	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 12 Nov	No	Yes
St. Brendan's CollegeCill Airne	300 m	871	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Brigid's Secondary SchoolKillarney	500 m	789	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney	16.1 km	712	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Community College KillorglinKillorglin	18.6 km	285	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil Phobail Sliabh LuachraRathmore	18.7 km	367	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Castleisland Community CollegeCastleisland	18.8 km	452	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No

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New Road
Killarney
Co Kerry
V93na48
V93NA48

Principal: Stella Loughnane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 663 2164
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.killarneycc.ie
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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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