Coláiste an Chraoibhín
Fermoy, Co. Cork
918 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
918 students: 426 girls and 492 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 143
- 2nd year
- 145
- 3rd year
- 182
- TY
- 156
- 5th year
- 131
- 6th year
- 161
Transition Year: 156 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
Coláiste an Chraoibhín is a community college (etb) in Fermoy, Co. Cork (Eircode P61 VX78). Coláiste an Chraoibhín has 918 students: 492 boys and 426 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 492 boys, 426 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
- 70990M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste an Chraoibhín?
- Coláiste an Chraoibhín is a community college (etb) in Fermoy, Co. Cork (Eircode P61 VX78).
- How many students go to Coláiste an Chraoibhín?
- Coláiste an Chraoibhín has 918 students: 492 boys and 426 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste an Chraoibhín?
- Rose Desmond is the acting principal of Coláiste an Chraoibhín, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste an Chraoibhín a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste an Chraoibhín takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste an Chraoibhín fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste an Chraoibhín 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 Coláiste an Chraoibhín?
- Coláiste an Chraoibhín has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Coláiste an Chraoibhín teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste an Chraoibhín teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste an Chraoibhín have Transition Year?
- 156 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 Coláiste an Chraoibhín a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste an Chraoibhín is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste an Chraoibhín's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Chraoibhín's roll number, 70990M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Chraoibhín?
- The closest is Coláiste Cholmáin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste an ChraoibhínThis school | 918 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste CholmáinFermoy | 500 m | 716 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolFermoy | 600 m | 729 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolMitchelstown | 14.4 km | 410 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste FionnchuaMallow | 14.5 km | 449 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolMitchelstown | 14.5 km | 342 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste an Chroí NaofaCarraig na bhFear | 21.0 km | 461 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Duntaheen RoadFermoy
Co Cork
P61VX78
- Principal: Rose Desmond (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 025 31633
- Email: [email protected]
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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
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