Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí
Trá Lí, Co. Kerry
312 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 8 October (passed)Applications accepted after this date
- Applications close
- Friday, 13 NovemberClosing date for receipt of applicationsAdd to calendar
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Students this year
312 students: 186 girls and 126 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 50
- 2nd year
- 66
- 3rd year
- 36
- TY
- 56
- 5th year
- 48
- 6th year
- 56
Transition Year: 56 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí is a community college (etb) in Trá Lí, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 V82V). Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí has 312 students: 126 boys and 186 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 126 boys, 186 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kerry ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70560K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí?
- Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí is a community college (etb) in Trá Lí, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 V82V).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí?
- Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí has 312 students: 126 boys and 186 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí?
- Ruairí Ó Cinnéide is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí 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 Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí?
- Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí have Transition Year?
- 56 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 Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí's roll number, 70560K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí?
- The closest is Presentation Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíThis school | 312 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Yes | No | |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee | 600 m | 517 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary SchoolTralee | 800 m | 279 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee | 900 m | 801 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Mercy Secondary School MounthawkTralee | 2.9 km | 1,322 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney | 13.6 km | 712 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meanscoil Naomh IosephCastleisland | 16.1 km | 211 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
An Chluain MhórTrá Lí
Co Chiarraí
V92V82V
- Principal: Ruairí Ó Cinnéide on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 066 712 1650
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gcchiarrai.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire600 m
- S N an Chroi Naofa700 m
- S N Mhuire na mBraithre900 m
- St Johns Parochial School1.0 km
- Holy Family1.6 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 Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar