Who is the principal of Coláiste Fionnchua?

Aoife O'Keeffe is the principal of Coláiste Fionnchua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Fionnchua a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Fionnchua takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Fionnchua fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Fionnchua 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 Fionnchua?

Coláiste Fionnchua has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.

Does Coláiste Fionnchua teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Fionnchua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Fionnchua a DEIS school?

Yes. Coláiste Fionnchua is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Coláiste Fionnchua's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Fionnchua's roll number, 71040M, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Fionnchua?

The closest is Presentation Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Fionnchua

Mallow, Co. Cork

449 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

449 students: 242 girls and 207 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 80
2nd year: 66
3rd year: 74
TY: 74
5th year: 88
6th year: 67

Transition Year: 74 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 Fionnchua is a community college (etb) in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 AK37). Coláiste Fionnchua has 449 students: 207 boys and 242 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 207 boys, 242 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: 71040M

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Fionnchua?: Coláiste Fionnchua is a community college (etb) in Mallow, Co. Cork (Eircode P67 AK37).
How many students go to Coláiste Fionnchua?: Coláiste Fionnchua has 449 students: 207 boys and 242 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Fionnchua?: Aoife O'Keeffe is the principal of Coláiste Fionnchua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Fionnchua a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Fionnchua takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Fionnchua fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Fionnchua 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 Fionnchua?: Coláiste Fionnchua has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
Does Coláiste Fionnchua teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Fionnchua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Fionnchua have Transition Year?: 74 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 Fionnchua a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Fionnchua is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Fionnchua's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Fionnchua's roll number, 71040M, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Fionnchua?: The closest is Presentation Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Fionnchua compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste FionnchuaThis school		449	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolMitchelstown	200 m	342	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolMitchelstown	300 m	410	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste CholmáinFermoy	14.3 km	716	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolFermoy	14.4 km	729	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct	No	No
Coláiste an ChraoibhínFermoy	14.5 km	918	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil PólKilfinane	17.8 km	715	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Mitchelstown
Mallow
Co.Cork
P67AK37

Principal: Aoife O'Keeffe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 025 24314
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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