Abbey Vocational School
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
999 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
999 students: 456 girls and 543 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 153
- 2nd year
- 155
- 3rd year
- 208
- TY
- 141
- 5th year
- 164
- 6th year
- 178
Transition Year: 141 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (208). 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
Abbey Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Donegal Town, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 A409). Abbey Vocational School has 999 students: 543 boys and 456 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 543 boys, 456 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Donegal ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71180F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Abbey Vocational School?
- Abbey Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Donegal Town, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 A409).
- How many students go to Abbey Vocational School?
- Abbey Vocational School has 999 students: 543 boys and 456 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Abbey Vocational School?
- Alan Thompson is the principal of Abbey Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Abbey Vocational School a mixed school?
- Yes. Abbey Vocational School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Abbey Vocational School fee-paying?
- No. Abbey Vocational School 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 Abbey Vocational School?
- Abbey Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
- Does Abbey Vocational School teach through Irish?
- No. Abbey Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Abbey Vocational School have Transition Year?
- 141 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (208). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Abbey Vocational School a DEIS school?
- No. Abbey Vocational School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Abbey Vocational School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbey Vocational School's roll number, 71180F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Abbey Vocational School?
- The closest is Coláiste Cholmcille. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Vocational SchoolThis school | 999 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| Coláiste CholmcilleBallyshannon | 16.8 km | 682 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | Yes |
| St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolGlenties | 20.2 km | 400 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | Yes |
| St. Catherine's Vocational SchoolKillybegs | 20.9 km | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Magh Ene CollegeBundoran | 22.1 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Gairm Scoil Chú UladhLeifear | 24.6 km | 87 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
| St Columbas CollegeStranorlar | 27.8 km | 983 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
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Contact
The GlebeDonegal Town
Co. Donegal
F94A409
- Principal: Alan Thompson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 074 972 1105
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Glebe NS300 m
- Scoil Aodh Rua&nuala1.0 km
- Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri1.2 km
- Scoil an Linbh Íosa2.4 km
- Naomh Adhamhnain3.6 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 Abbey Vocational School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar