Who is the principal of Athy Community College?

Ciana Ennis is the principal of Athy Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Athy Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Athy Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Athy Community College fee-paying?

No. Athy 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 Athy Community College?

Athy Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.

Does Athy Community College teach through Irish?

No. Athy Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Athy Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Athy Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Athy Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Athy Community College's roll number, 70650L, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Athy Community College?

The closest is Árdscoil na Trionóide. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Athy Community College

Athy, Co. Kildare

646 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)First Year Group and Special Class
Applications close: Thursday, 22 October, 5pmFirst Year Group and Special ClassAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 12 NovemberFirst Year Group and Special ClassAdd to calendar
Accept by: Thursday, 26 NovemberFirst Year Group and Special ClassAdd to calendar

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Students this year

646 students: 303 girls and 343 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 90
2nd year: 102
3rd year: 122
TY: 96
5th year: 122
6th year: 114

Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (122). 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

Athy Community College is a community college (etb) in Athy, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 KT50). Athy Community College has 646 students: 343 boys and 303 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 343 boys, 303 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70650L

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Athy Community College?: Athy Community College is a community college (etb) in Athy, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 KT50).
How many students go to Athy Community College?: Athy Community College has 646 students: 343 boys and 303 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Athy Community College?: Ciana Ennis is the principal of Athy Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Athy Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Athy Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Athy Community College fee-paying?: No. Athy 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 Athy Community College?: Athy Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
Does Athy Community College teach through Irish?: No. Athy Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Athy Community College have Transition Year?: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (122). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Athy Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Athy Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Athy Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Athy Community College's roll number, 70650L, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Athy Community College?: The closest is Árdscoil na Trionóide. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Athy Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Athy Community CollegeThis school		646	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Árdscoil na TrionóideAthy	600 m	894	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Colaiste LorcainCastledermot	14.3 km	334	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Mary's Knockbeg CollegeKnockbeg	15.3 km	515	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Pauls Secondary SchoolMonasterevin	15.5 km	843	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Curragh Community CollegeCurragh	19.2 km	288	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Cross And Passion CollegeKilcullen	21.4 km	843	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Athy
Co Kildare
R14KT50

Principal: Ciana Ennis on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 863 1795
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.athycollege.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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