Confey Community College
Leixlip, Co. Kildare
934 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online and print application forms available
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 12pmAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 29 OctoberFirst round offers sent via letterAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberFirst round offer acceptance deadlineAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
934 students: 459 girls and 475 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 171
- 2nd year
- 153
- 3rd year
- 162
- TY
- 145
- 5th year
- 151
- 6th year
- 152
Transition Year: 145 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
Confey Community College is a community college (etb) in Leixlip, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 VH66). Confey Community College has 934 students: 475 boys and 459 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 475 boys, 459 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70691C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Confey Community College?
- Confey Community College is a community college (etb) in Leixlip, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 VH66).
- How many students go to Confey Community College?
- Confey Community College has 934 students: 475 boys and 459 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Confey Community College?
- Mike O Byrne is the principal of Confey Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Confey Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Confey Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Confey Community College fee-paying?
- No. Confey 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 Confey Community College?
- Confey Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Confey Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Confey Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Confey Community College have Transition Year?
- 145 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 Confey Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Confey Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Confey Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Confey Community College's roll number, 70691C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Confey Community College?
- The closest is Coláiste Chiaráin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confey Community CollegeThis school | 934 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Coláiste ChiaráinLeixlip | 1.0 km | 676 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge | 3.7 km | 712 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Salesian CollegeCelbridge | 3.9 km | 880 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Eriu Community CollegeDublin 15 | 3.9 km | 193 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Hansfield ETSSDublin 15 | 4.0 km | 867 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeLucan | 4.2 km | 934 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
ConfeyLeixlip
Co Kildare
W23VH66
- Principal: Mike O Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 624 5322
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.confeycollege.org
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- San Carlo Junior NS700 m
- San Carlo Senior NS800 m
- Scoil Mhuire800 m
- Scoil Bhride800 m
- Scoil Eoin Phoil900 m
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 Confey Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar