St Joseph's Community College
Kilkee, Co. Clare
171 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
171 students: 88 girls and 83 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 34
- 2nd year
- 33
- 3rd year
- 29
- TY
- 17
- 5th year
- 37
- 6th year
- 21
Transition Year: 17 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (29). 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 Joseph's Community College is a community college (etb) in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 EK83). St Joseph's Community College has 171 students: 83 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 83 boys, 88 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70880F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Joseph's Community College?
- St Joseph's Community College is a community college (etb) in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 EK83).
- How many students go to St Joseph's Community College?
- St Joseph's Community College has 171 students: 83 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Joseph's Community College?
- Agnes Hehir is the principal of St Joseph's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Joseph's Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Joseph's Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Joseph's Community College fee-paying?
- No. St Joseph'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 Joseph's Community College?
- St Joseph's Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does St Joseph's Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St Joseph's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Joseph's Community College have Transition Year?
- 17 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (29). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Joseph's Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Joseph's Community College's roll number, 70880F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Joseph'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 Joseph's Community CollegeThis school | 171 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes | |
| Kilrush Community SchoolKilrush | 11.8 km | 343 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolBallybunion | 17.6 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Tarbert Comprehensive SchoolListowel | 21.2 km | 546 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No |
| St Michael's Community CollegeKilmihil | 22.9 km | 283 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolMiltown Malbay | 24.1 km | 449 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolListowel | 27.4 km | 341 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
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Contact
Carrigaholt RoadKilkee
Co. Clare
V15EK83
- Principal: Agnes Hehir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 065 905 6446
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Realt na Mara500 m
- Moveen NS4.2 km
- Bansha NS4.8 km
- Doonaha NS5.7 km
- SN Ma Sheasta7.5 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 Joseph's Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar