Coláiste na Ríochta
Listowel, Co. Kerry
178 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Friday, 20 NovemberDeadline for applications for 2027-28 academic yearAdd to calendar
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Students this year
178 students: 78 girls and 100 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 31
- 2nd year
- 35
- 3rd year
- 36
- TY
- 20
- 5th year
- 26
- 6th year
- 30
Transition Year: 20 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (36). 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Coláiste na Ríochta is a community college (etb) in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 WD34). Coláiste na Ríochta has 178 students: 100 boys and 78 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 100 boys, 78 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
- 70500P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste na Ríochta?
- Coláiste na Ríochta is a community college (etb) in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 WD34).
- How many students go to Coláiste na Ríochta?
- Coláiste na Ríochta has 178 students: 100 boys and 78 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste na Ríochta?
- Iseult Glynn is the principal of Coláiste na Ríochta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste na Ríochta a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste na Ríochta takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste na Ríochta fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste na Ríochta 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 na Ríochta?
- Coláiste na Ríochta has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
- Does Coláiste na Ríochta teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste na Ríochta teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste na Ríochta have Transition Year?
- 20 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (36). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste na Ríochta a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste na Ríochta is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste na Ríochta's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Ríochta's roll number, 70500P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Ríochta?
- The closest is St. Michael'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste na RíochtaThis school | 178 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | Yes | |
| St. Michael's CollegeListowel | 200 m | 347 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolListowel | 1.0 km | 341 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Íde agus IosaefAbbeyfeale | 14.1 km | 669 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolBallybunion | 15.3 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Tarbert Comprehensive SchoolListowel | 15.4 km | 546 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Causeway Comprehensive SchoolTralee | 17.9 km | 646 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
Upper Church St.,Listowel
Co. Kerry
V31WD34
- Principal: Iseult Glynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 068 21023
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistenariochta.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail100 m
- Realt na Maidne200 m
- Listowel Presentation Primary1.1 km
- Nano Nagle N School1.2 km
- Coolard Mixed NS5.0 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 Coláiste na Ríochta for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar