Curragh Community College
Curragh, Co. Kildare
288 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
288 students: 147 girls and 141 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 44
- 2nd year
- 48
- 3rd year
- 69
- TY
- 24
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 50
Transition Year: 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (69). 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
Curragh Community College is a community college (etb) in Curragh, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 FW68). Curragh Community College has 288 students: 141 boys and 147 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 141 boys, 147 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
- 70660O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Curragh Community College?
- Curragh Community College is a community college (etb) in Curragh, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 FW68).
- How many students go to Curragh Community College?
- Curragh Community College has 288 students: 141 boys and 147 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Curragh Community College?
- Nessa Doyle is the principal of Curragh Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Curragh Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Curragh Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Curragh Community College fee-paying?
- No. Curragh 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 Curragh Community College?
- Curragh Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Curragh Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Curragh Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Curragh Community College have Transition Year?
- 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (69). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Curragh Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Curragh 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 Curragh Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Curragh Community College's roll number, 70660O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Curragh Community College?
- The closest is St Conleth's Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh Community CollegeThis school | 288 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Conleth's Community CollegeNewbridge | 4.5 km | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Holy Family Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 4.9 km | 789 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Patrician Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 4.9 km | 932 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Newbridge CollegeNewbridge | 5.3 km | 923 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Kildare Town Community SchoolKildare Town | 5.9 km | 1,014 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Cross And Passion CollegeKilcullen | 6.1 km | 843 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
McSwiney RoadCurragh
Co Kildare
R56FW68
- Principal: Nessa Doyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 441 809
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Annes Special School1.6 km
- Newbridge Educate Together NS2.0 km
- Gaelscoil Chill Dara2.1 km
- Scoil Bride2.3 km
- St Brigids NS2.8 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 Curragh Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar