Ennis Community College
Ennis, Co. Clare
614 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
614 students: 238 girls and 376 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 137
- 2nd year
- 135
- 3rd year
- 88
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 112
- 6th year
- 93
Transition Year: 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (88). 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
Ennis Community College is a community college (etb) in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 XD66). Ennis Community College has 614 students: 376 boys and 238 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 376 boys, 238 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- Irish-medium stream for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70830N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ennis Community College?
- Ennis Community College is a community college (etb) in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 XD66).
- How many students go to Ennis Community College?
- Ennis Community College has 614 students: 376 boys and 238 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ennis Community College?
- James O'Shaughnessy is the principal of Ennis Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ennis Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ennis Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ennis Community College fee-paying?
- No. Ennis 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 Ennis Community College?
- Ennis Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does Ennis Community College teach through Irish?
- Ennis Community College has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Ennis Community College have Transition Year?
- 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (88). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ennis Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ennis 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 Ennis Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ennis Community College's roll number, 70830N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ennis Community College?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuire. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis Community CollegeThis school | 614 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Stream | Yes | |
| Coláiste MhuireEnnis | 200 m | 1,013 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Rice CollegeEnnis | 600 m | 666 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| St Flannan's CollegeEnnis | 1.5 km | 1,270 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School TullaEnnis | 15.3 km | 727 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolShannon | 17.4 km | 765 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No |
| St Caimin's Community SchoolShannon | 17.8 km | 794 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Harmony RowEnnis
Co Clare
V95XD66
- Principal: James O'Shaughnessy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 065 682 9432
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Chriost Ri400 m
- Holy Family Junior School700 m
- Bunscoil na mBraithre700 m
- Holy Family Snr700 m
- Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog1.1 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 Ennis Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar