Castleisland Community College
Castleisland, Co. Kerry
452 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Wednesday, 7 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
452 students: 221 girls and 231 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 83
- 2nd year
- 89
- 3rd year
- 79
- TY
- 52
- 5th year
- 92
- 6th year
- 57
Transition Year: 52 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). 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
Castleisland Community College is a community college (etb) in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 P528). Castleisland Community College has 452 students: 231 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 231 boys, 221 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kerry ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70520V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Castleisland Community College?
- Castleisland Community College is a community college (etb) in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 P528).
- How many students go to Castleisland Community College?
- Castleisland Community College has 452 students: 231 boys and 221 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Castleisland Community College?
- Mairead Corridan is the principal of Castleisland Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Castleisland Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Castleisland Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Castleisland Community College fee-paying?
- No. Castleisland 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 Castleisland Community College?
- Castleisland Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
- Does Castleisland Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Castleisland Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Castleisland Community College have Transition Year?
- 52 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Castleisland Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Castleisland Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Castleisland Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castleisland Community College's roll number, 70520V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Castleisland Community College?
- The closest is Meanscoil Naomh Ioseph. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleisland Community CollegeThis school | 452 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No | |
| Meanscoil Naomh IosephCastleisland | 500 m | 211 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St. Patrick's Secondary SchoolCastleisland | 800 m | 179 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary SchoolTralee | 16.4 km | 279 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí | 16.5 km | 312 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Yes | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee | 17.1 km | 517 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee | 17.3 km | 801 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
TonbweeCastleisland
Co.Kerry
V92P528
- Principal: Mairead Corridan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 066 714 1196
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.castleislandcc.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Muire Gan Smal300 m
- Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain700 m
- Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh900 m
- Curranes NS4.6 km
- Scoil Mhuire B&c4.9 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 Castleisland Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar