Coachford College
Coachford, Co. Cork
848 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
848 students: 421 girls and 427 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 151
- 2nd year
- 158
- 3rd year
- 126
- TY
- 132
- 5th year
- 147
- 6th year
- 134
Transition Year: 132 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
Coachford College is a community college (etb) in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 DY92). Coachford College has 848 students: 427 boys and 421 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 427 boys, 421 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70960D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coachford College?
- Coachford College is a community college (etb) in Coachford, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 DY92).
- How many students go to Coachford College?
- Coachford College has 848 students: 427 boys and 421 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coachford College?
- Aine Marie Ni Fhaolain is the principal of Coachford College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coachford College a mixed school?
- Yes. Coachford College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coachford College fee-paying?
- No. Coachford 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 Coachford College?
- Coachford College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Coachford College teach through Irish?
- No. Coachford College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coachford College have Transition Year?
- 132 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 Coachford College a DEIS school?
- No. Coachford College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coachford College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coachford College's roll number, 70960D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coachford College?
- The closest is St Mary's Secondary 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachford CollegeThis school | 848 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMacroom | 11.3 km | 431 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| McEgan CollegeMacroom | 11.6 km | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| De La Salle CollegeMacroom | 11.8 km | 409 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Le Cheile Secondary School BallincolligBallincollig | 13.3 km | 254 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ballincollig Community SchoolBallincollig | 13.4 km | 987 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste ChoilmBallincollig | 14.8 km | 1,357 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
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Contact
CoachfordCo Cork
P12DY92
- Principal: Aine Marie Ni Fhaolain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 733 4113
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Coachford NS200 m
- SN Achadh Bolg3.8 km
- Canovee Mixed NS5.0 km
- Ballyvongane Mixed NS5.0 km
- Dripsey NS5.1 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 Coachford College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar