Duiske College
Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
141 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
141 students: 70 girls and 71 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 21
- 2nd year
- 15
- 3rd year
- 23
- TY
- 25
- 5th year
- 25
- 6th year
- 32
Transition Year: 25 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.
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At a glance
Duiske College is a community college (etb) in Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 RR94). Duiske College has 141 students: 71 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 71 boys, 70 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70590T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Duiske College?
- Duiske College is a community college (etb) in Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 RR94).
- How many students go to Duiske College?
- Duiske College has 141 students: 71 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Duiske College?
- Georgina Murphy is the principal of Duiske College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Duiske College a mixed school?
- Yes. Duiske College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Duiske College fee-paying?
- No. Duiske 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 Duiske College?
- Duiske College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
- Does Duiske College teach through Irish?
- No. Duiske College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Duiske College have Transition Year?
- 25 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 Duiske College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Duiske College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Duiske College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Duiske College's roll number, 70590T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Duiske College?
- The closest is Borris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duiske CollegeThis school | 141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Borris CollegeBorris | 6.9 km | 558 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Grennan CollegeThomastown | 12.6 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 15.7 km | 706 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 15.7 km | 173 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolNew Ross | 15.8 km | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Good Counsel CollegeNew Ross | 16.1 km | 744 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
GraignamanaghCo Kilkenny
R95RR94
- Principal: Georgina Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 972 4177
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: duiskecollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Graig na Manach Buac400 m
- SN Muire Gan Smal500 m
- Scoil Nais Mhichil3.7 km
- Scoil N Moling-Glynn5.4 km
- Skeaghvastheen NS6.2 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 Duiske College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar