Who is the principal of St Aidan's Community College?

Sheila Curley is the principal of St Aidan's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is St Aidan's Community College a mixed school?

Yes. St Aidan's Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is St Aidan's Community College fee-paying?

No. St Aidan's Community 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 St Aidan's Community College?

St Aidan's Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.

Does St Aidan's Community College teach through Irish?

No. St Aidan's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Aidan's Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. St Aidan's Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read St Aidan's Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Aidan's Community College's roll number, 71101G, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near St Aidan's Community College?

The closest is St Patricks College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

St Aidan's Community College

Cork, Co. Cork

309 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

309 students: 141 girls and 168 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 54
2nd year: 47
3rd year: 51
TY: 61
5th year: 53
6th year: 43

Transition Year: 61 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

St Aidan's Community College is a community college (etb) in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 YE02). St Aidan's Community College has 309 students: 168 boys and 141 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 168 boys, 141 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71101G

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Aidan's Community College?: St Aidan's Community College is a community college (etb) in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 YE02).
How many students go to St Aidan's Community College?: St Aidan's Community College has 309 students: 168 boys and 141 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St Aidan's Community College?: Sheila Curley is the principal of St Aidan's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St Aidan's Community College a mixed school?: Yes. St Aidan's Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is St Aidan's Community College fee-paying?: No. St Aidan's Community 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 St Aidan's Community College?: St Aidan's Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
Does St Aidan's Community College teach through Irish?: No. St Aidan's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St Aidan's Community College have Transition Year?: 61 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 St Aidan's Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. St Aidan's Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read St Aidan's Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Aidan's Community College's roll number, 71101G, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St Aidan's Community College?: The closest is St Patricks College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

St Aidan's Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Aidan's Community CollegeThis school		309	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Patricks CollegeCork	1.5 km	218	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Mayfield Community SchoolCork	1.6 km	362	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste MhuireCorcaigh	1.8 km	690	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	Yes	Yes
Nano Nagle CollegeCork	1.9 km	161	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Cork Educate Together Secondary SchoolCork	1.9 km	403	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
North Monastery Secondary SchoolCork	1.9 km	271	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes

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Contact

Dublin Hill
Cork
T23YE02

Principal: Sheila Curley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 430 9598
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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