Nagle Community College
Blackrock, Co. Cork
315 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
315 students: 129 girls and 186 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 58
- 2nd year
- 57
- 3rd year
- 55
- TY
- 61
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 31
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
Nagle Community College is a community college (etb) in Blackrock, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 WT21). Nagle Community College has 315 students: 186 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 186 boys, 129 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
- 71110H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Nagle Community College?
- Nagle Community College is a community college (etb) in Blackrock, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 WT21).
- How many students go to Nagle Community College?
- Nagle Community College has 315 students: 186 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Nagle Community College?
- Louise Phelan is the principal of Nagle Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Nagle Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Nagle Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Nagle Community College fee-paying?
- No. Nagle 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 Nagle Community College?
- Nagle Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Nagle Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Nagle Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Nagle 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 Nagle Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Nagle 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 Nagle Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Nagle Community College's roll number, 71110H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Nagle Community College?
- The closest is Ursuline College Blackrock. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagle Community CollegeThis school | 315 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| Ursuline College BlackrockCork | 1.0 km | 352 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 2.9 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Colaiste An PhiarsaighCorcaigh | 3.0 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 20 Oct | Yes | No |
| Douglas Community SchoolCork | 3.0 km | 605 | Boys | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Francis Capuchin CollegeRochestown | 3.1 km | 730 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ashton SchoolCork | 3.3 km | 539 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Avenue de RennesMahon
Blackrock
T12WT21
- Principal: Louise Phelan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 435 8633
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.naglecc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Mhachan100 m
- Scoil na Croise Naofa300 m
- Scoil Ursula900 m
- Scoil Naomh Micheal1.3 km
- SN Barra Naofa Bhuach1.8 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 Nagle Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar