Who is the principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School?

Charlie O Doherty is the principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School 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 Gleann Lí Post Primary School?

Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.

Does Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School's roll number, 70550H, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School?

The closest is Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School

Tralee, Co. Kerry

279 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 8 October (passed)
Applications close: Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
Applications close: Saturday, 14 NovemberAdd to calendar
Open night: Monday, 25 January, 5pm to 8pmAll are welcomeAdd to calendar

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Students this year

279 students: 121 girls and 158 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 49
2nd year: 58
3rd year: 63
TY: 21
5th year: 46
6th year: 42

Transition Year: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (63). 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

Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 XR81). Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School has 279 students: 158 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 158 boys, 121 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: 70550H

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School?: Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Tralee, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 XR81).
How many students go to Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School?: Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School has 279 students: 158 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School?: Charlie O Doherty is the principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School 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 Gleann Lí Post Primary School?: Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
Does Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School have Transition Year?: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (63). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School's roll number, 70550H, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School?: The closest is Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary SchoolThis school		279	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí	800 m	312	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	Yes	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee	1.2 km	517	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No
C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee	1.5 km	801	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No
Mercy Secondary School MounthawkTralee	2.8 km	1,322	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney	14.3 km	712	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Causeway Comprehensive SchoolTralee	15.9 km	646	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov	No	Yes

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Contact

Clash Road
Tralee
V92XR81

Principal: Charlie O Doherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 712 2552
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gleannli.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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