Colaiste Ghobnatan
Machromtha, Co. Cork
212 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
212 students: 107 girls and 105 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 30
- 2nd year
- 27
- 3rd year
- 44
- TY
- 25
- 5th year
- 40
- 6th year
- 46
Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (44). 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
Colaiste Ghobnatan is a community college (etb) in Machromtha, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 X239). Colaiste Ghobnatan has 212 students: 105 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 105 boys, 107 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70920O
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Ghobnatan?
- Colaiste Ghobnatan is a community college (etb) in Machromtha, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 X239).
- How many students go to Colaiste Ghobnatan?
- Colaiste Ghobnatan has 212 students: 105 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Ghobnatan?
- Gearóid Ó Creimín is the principal of Colaiste Ghobnatan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Ghobnatan a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste Ghobnatan takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste Ghobnatan fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Ghobnatan 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 Colaiste Ghobnatan?
- Colaiste Ghobnatan has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Colaiste Ghobnatan teach through Irish?
- Yes. Colaiste Ghobnatan is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Colaiste Ghobnatan have Transition Year?
- 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (44). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Colaiste Ghobnatan a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste Ghobnatan is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste Ghobnatan's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Ghobnatan's roll number, 70920O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Ghobnatan?
- The closest is Scoil 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste GhobnatanThis school | 212 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No | |
| Scoil MhuireBéal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh | 11.4 km | 109 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| De La Salle CollegeMacroom | 13.6 km | 409 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| McEgan CollegeMacroom | 13.8 km | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMacroom | 14.1 km | 431 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Millstreet Community SchoolMillstreet Town | 14.9 km | 359 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil Phobail Sliabh LuachraRathmore | 16.7 km | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Baile Mhic IreMachromtha
Co Chorcaí
P12X239
- Principal: Gearóid Ó Creimín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 026 45058
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteghobnatan.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Abán Naofa500 m
- S N Rae na nDoiri4.3 km
- Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse4.6 km
- Scoil Lachtain Naofa6.4 km
- SN Carraig an Ime9.0 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Colaiste Ghobnatan for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar