Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin
Rathangan, Co. Kildare
751 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
751 students: 380 girls and 371 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 129
- 2nd year
- 126
- 3rd year
- 132
- TY
- 111
- 5th year
- 131
- 6th year
- 122
Transition Year: 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (132). 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
Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin is a community college (etb) in Rathangan, Co. Kildare (Eircode R51 DA36). Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin has 751 students: 371 boys and 380 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 371 boys, 380 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
- 70730J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin?
- Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin is a community college (etb) in Rathangan, Co. Kildare (Eircode R51 DA36).
- How many students go to Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin?
- Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin has 751 students: 371 boys and 380 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin?
- Paul Murphy is the principal of Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin a mixed school?
- Yes. Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin fee-paying?
- No. Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin 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 Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin?
- Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin teach through Irish?
- No. Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin have Transition Year?
- 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (132). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin's roll number, 70730J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin?
- The closest is Kildare Town Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil Rath IomgháinThis school | 751 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Kildare Town Community SchoolKildare Town | 7.6 km | 1,014 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolMonasterevin | 10.0 km | 843 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Curragh Community CollegeCurragh | 13.3 km | 288 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Conleth's Community CollegeNewbridge | 13.5 km | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Newbridge CollegeNewbridge | 13.8 km | 923 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Patrician Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 14.0 km | 932 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
RathanganCo Kildare
R51DA36
- Principal: Paul Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 528 196
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ardscoilrathangan.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Bhride NS600 m
- Rathangan B NS700 m
- SN Bride5.9 km
- SN Naomh Brogain6.8 km
- Clonbullogue NS7.9 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
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