Maynooth Post Primary School
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
1,018 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October, 7pm (passed)Online application available
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberSingle Application Process deadlineAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 12 NovemberRound 1 Offer dayAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberDeadline to accept or decline offersAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,018 students: 475 girls and 543 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 174
- 2nd year
- 170
- 3rd year
- 170
- TY
- 156
- 5th year
- 173
- 6th year
- 175
Transition Year: 156 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
Maynooth Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 X6X8). Maynooth Post Primary School has 1,018 students: 543 boys and 475 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 543 boys, 475 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70700A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Maynooth Post Primary School?
- Maynooth Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 X6X8).
- How many students go to Maynooth Post Primary School?
- Maynooth Post Primary School has 1,018 students: 543 boys and 475 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Maynooth Post Primary School?
- Johnny Nevin is the principal of Maynooth Post Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Maynooth Post Primary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Maynooth Post Primary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Maynooth Post Primary School fee-paying?
- No. Maynooth Post Primary School 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 Maynooth Post Primary School?
- Maynooth Post Primary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Maynooth Post Primary School teach through Irish?
- No. Maynooth Post Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Maynooth Post Primary School have Transition Year?
- 156 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 Maynooth Post Primary School a DEIS school?
- No. Maynooth Post Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Maynooth Post Primary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Maynooth Post Primary School's roll number, 70700A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Maynooth Post Primary School?
- The closest is Maynooth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynooth Post Primary SchoolThis school | 1,018 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Maynooth Community CollegeMaynooth | 200 m | 1,013 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadMaigh Nuad | 1.6 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Scoil DaraKilcock | 4.7 km | 828 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge | 5.2 km | 712 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Salesian CollegeCelbridge | 5.3 km | 880 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Confey Community CollegeLeixlip | 7.2 km | 934 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
MariavillaMoyglare Road
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
W23X6X8
- Principal: Johnny Nevin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 628 6060
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mpps.ie
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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 Maynooth Post Primary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar