Who is the principal of Coláiste Choilm?

Michelle Sliney is the principal of Coláiste Choilm, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Choilm a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Choilm takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Choilm fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Choilm 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 Choilm?

Coláiste Choilm has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.

Does Coláiste Choilm teach through Irish?

Coláiste Choilm has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Choilm a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Choilm is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Choilm's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Choilm's roll number, 71103K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Choilm?

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

Coláiste Choilm

Ballincollig, Co. Cork

1,357 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

1,357 students: 683 girls and 674 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 220
2nd year: 238
3rd year: 235
TY: 201
5th year: 214
6th year: 249

Transition Year: 201 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 Choilm is a community college (etb) in Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 NY77). Coláiste Choilm has 1,357 students: 674 boys and 683 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 674 boys, 683 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB
Language: Irish-medium stream for some students
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 71103K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Choilm?: Coláiste Choilm is a community college (etb) in Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 NY77).
How many students go to Coláiste Choilm?: Coláiste Choilm has 1,357 students: 674 boys and 683 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Choilm?: Michelle Sliney is the principal of Coláiste Choilm, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Choilm a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Choilm takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Choilm fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Choilm 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 Choilm?: Coláiste Choilm has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
Does Coláiste Choilm teach through Irish?: Coláiste Choilm has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Choilm have Transition Year?: 201 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 Choilm a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Choilm is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Choilm's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Choilm's roll number, 71103K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Choilm?: The closest is Ballincollig Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Choilm compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste ChoilmThis school		1,357	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	No
Ballincollig Community SchoolBallincollig	1.5 km	987	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Le Cheile Secondary School BallincolligBallincollig	1.6 km	254	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Bishopstown Community SchoolCork	3.8 km	306	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Mount Mercy CollegeCork	4.4 km	811	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste an Spioraid NaoimhCork	4.4 km	715	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Scoil Mhuire gan SmalBlarney	4.9 km	1,124	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Ballincollig
Co. Cork
P31NY77

Principal: Michelle Sliney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 487 3308
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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