Davis College
Mallow, Co. Cork
1,033 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 October, 4pmOnline application or download formAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,033 students: 422 girls and 611 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 193
- 2nd year
- 163
- 3rd year
- 167
- TY
- 187
- 5th year
- 165
- 6th year
- 158
Transition Year: 187 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
Davis College is a community college (etb) in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 H589). Davis College has 1,033 students: 611 boys and 422 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 611 boys, 422 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- Some subjects through Irish for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71020G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Davis College?
- Davis College is a community college (etb) in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 H589).
- How many students go to Davis College?
- Davis College has 1,033 students: 611 boys and 422 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Davis College?
- Stephen Gilbert is the principal of Davis College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Davis College a mixed school?
- Yes. Davis College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Davis College fee-paying?
- No. Davis 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 Davis College?
- Davis College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Davis College teach through Irish?
- No. Davis College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Davis College have Transition Year?
- 187 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 Davis College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Davis College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Davis College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Davis College's roll number, 71020G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Davis College?
- The closest is Patrician Academy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis CollegeThis school | 1,033 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Patrician AcademyMallow | 1.6 km | 568 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMallow | 1.8 km | 749 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Nagle Rice Secondary SchoolDoneraile | 11.4 km | 260 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Colaiste Pobail Naomh MhuireButtevant | 12.7 km | 589 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste TreasaKanturk | 18.7 km | 647 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireKanturk | 19.4 km | 271 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
SummerhillMallow
Co Cork
P51H589
- Principal: Stephen Gilbert on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 022 21173
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.daviscollege.ie
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Davis College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar