St Michael's Community College
Kilmihil, Co. Clare
283 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
283 students: 148 girls and 135 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 51
- 2nd year
- 57
- 3rd year
- 55
- TY
- 27
- 5th year
- 47
- 6th year
- 46
Transition Year: 27 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (55). 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
St Michael's Community College is a community college (etb) in Kilmihil, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 TD30). St Michael's Community College has 283 students: 135 boys and 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 135 boys, 148 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70860W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Michael's Community College?
- St Michael's Community College is a community college (etb) in Kilmihil, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 TD30).
- How many students go to St Michael's Community College?
- St Michael's Community College has 283 students: 135 boys and 148 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Michael's Community College?
- Helena Keane is the principal of St Michael's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Michael's Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Michael's Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Michael's Community College fee-paying?
- No. St Michael's 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 St Michael's Community College?
- St Michael's Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does St Michael's Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St Michael's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Michael's Community College have Transition Year?
- 27 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (55). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Michael's Community College a DEIS school?
- No. St Michael's Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Michael's Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Michael's Community College's roll number, 70860W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Michael's Community College?
- The closest is Kilrush 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Community CollegeThis school | 283 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| Kilrush Community SchoolKilrush | 14.3 km | 343 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolMiltown Malbay | 15.5 km | 449 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| St John Bosco Community CollegeEnnis | 15.7 km | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Tarbert Comprehensive SchoolListowel | 17.3 km | 546 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No |
| St Joseph's Community CollegeKilkee | 22.9 km | 171 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Ennistymon Community SchoolEnnistymon | 23.7 km | 693 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
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Contact
KilmihilCo Clare
V15TD30
- Principal: Helena Keane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 065 905 0021
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Kilmihil NS300 m
- Scoil Mhichil3.2 km
- Kilmurry McMahon National School6.9 km
- Cooraclare B NS7.1 km
- SN na Crannaighe7.4 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 St Michael's Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar