Who is the principal of Coláiste na Carraige?

Emma Kane is the principal of Coláiste na Carraige, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste na Carraige a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste na Carraige takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste na Carraige fee-paying?

No. Coláiste na Carraige 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 na Carraige?

Coláiste na Carraige has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.

Does Coláiste na Carraige teach through Irish?

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

Is Coláiste na Carraige a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste na Carraige's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Carraige's roll number, 71150T, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Carraige?

The closest is St. Catherine's Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste na Carraige

Carrick, Co. Donegal

210 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

210 students: 115 girls and 95 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 40
2nd year: 27
3rd year: 40
TY: 22
5th year: 41
6th year: 40

Transition Year: 22 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (40). That usually means TY is optional here.

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 na Carraige is a community college (etb) in Carrick, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 AE20). Coláiste na Carraige has 210 students: 95 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 95 boys, 115 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Donegal ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71150T
Gaeltacht: Yes

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste na Carraige?: Coláiste na Carraige is a community college (etb) in Carrick, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 AE20).
How many students go to Coláiste na Carraige?: Coláiste na Carraige has 210 students: 95 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste na Carraige?: Emma Kane is the principal of Coláiste na Carraige, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste na Carraige a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste na Carraige takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste na Carraige fee-paying?: No. Coláiste na Carraige 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 na Carraige?: Coláiste na Carraige has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
Does Coláiste na Carraige teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste na Carraige teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste na Carraige have Transition Year?: 22 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (40). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste na Carraige a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste na Carraige is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste na Carraige's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Carraige's roll number, 71150T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Carraige?: The closest is St. Catherine's Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste na Carraige compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste na CarraigeThis school		210	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Catherine's Vocational SchoolKillybegs	12.7 km	359	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolGlenties	27.5 km	400	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Grange Post Primary SchoolGrange	30.2 km	302	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open day, Thu, 12 Nov	No	No
Magh Ene CollegeBundoran	30.4 km	333	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Abbey Vocational SchoolDonegal Town	33.5 km	999	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste CholmcilleBallyshannon	33.5 km	682	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Contact

Carrick
Co. Donegal
F94AE20

Principal: Emma Kane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 973 9071
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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