Schull Community College
Schull, Co. Cork
359 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
359 students: 192 girls and 167 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 55
- 2nd year
- 55
- 3rd year
- 47
- TY
- 84
- 5th year
- 54
- 6th year
- 64
Transition Year: 84 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
Schull Community College is a community college (etb) in Schull, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 RH21). Schull Community College has 359 students: 167 boys and 192 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 167 boys, 192 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
- 71102I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Schull Community College?
- Schull Community College is a community college (etb) in Schull, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 RH21).
- How many students go to Schull Community College?
- Schull Community College has 359 students: 167 boys and 192 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Schull Community College?
- S. Buckley is the principal of Schull Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Schull Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Schull Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Schull Community College fee-paying?
- No. Schull 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 Schull Community College?
- Schull Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Schull Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Schull Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Schull Community College have Transition Year?
- 84 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 Schull Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Schull Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Schull Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Schull Community College's roll number, 71102I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Schull Community College?
- The closest is Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schull Community CollegeThis school | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Pobail BheanntraíBantry | 18.2 km | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Skibbereen Community SchoolSkibbereen | 20.4 km | 956 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Beara Community SchoolBeara | 28.9 km | 308 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount St MichaelRosscarbery | 36.6 km | 403 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Maria Immaculata Community CollegeDunmanway | 36.7 km | 642 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Pobalscoil Inbhear ScéineKenmare | 40.1 km | 646 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Colla RoadSchull
P81RH21
- Principal: S. Buckley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 028 28315
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire NS,700 m
- St Matthias NS7.1 km
- Scoil Bhride7.4 km
- SN Cleire10.2 km
- Rushnacahara NS10.6 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 Schull Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar