St. Brogan's College
Bandon, Co. Cork
905 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First Year Group and Special Classes
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberFirst Year Group and Special ClassesAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 6 NovemberFirst Year Group and Special ClassesAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberFirst Year Group and Special ClassesAdd to calendar
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Students this year
905 students: 450 girls and 455 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 162
- 2nd year
- 162
- 3rd year
- 152
- TY
- 153
- 5th year
- 158
- 6th year
- 118
Transition Year: 153 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
St. Brogan's College is a community college (etb) in Bandon, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 X259). St. Brogan's College has 905 students: 455 boys and 450 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 455 boys, 450 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 70910L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Brogan's College?
- St. Brogan's College is a community college (etb) in Bandon, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 X259).
- How many students go to St. Brogan's College?
- St. Brogan's College has 905 students: 455 boys and 450 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Brogan's College?
- Helen Cadogan is the principal of St. Brogan's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Brogan's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Brogan's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Brogan's College fee-paying?
- No. St. Brogan's 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. Brogan's College?
- St. Brogan's College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does St. Brogan's College teach through Irish?
- No. St. Brogan's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Brogan's College have Transition Year?
- 153 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 St. Brogan's College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St. Brogan's 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. Brogan's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Brogan's College's roll number, 70910L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Brogan's College?
- The closest is Árdscoil Uí Urmoltaigh. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Brogan's CollegeThis school | 905 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Árdscoil Uí UrmoltaighBandon | 900 m | 399 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste na ToirbhirteBandon | 1.5 km | 456 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Bandon Grammar SchoolBandon | 2.4 km | 712 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Kinsale Community SchoolKinsale | 15.4 km | 1,450 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolClonakilty | 17.2 km | 568 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Clonakilty Community CollegeClonakilty | 17.6 km | 696 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
KilbroganBandon
Co Cork
P72X259
- Principal: Helen Cadogan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 023 884 1120
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.sbc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan1.4 km
- S N Droichead na Bandan1.9 km
- Castlealack NS3.0 km
- Laragh NS3.6 km
- Scoil Bhride3.7 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. Brogan's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar