Who is the principal of St. Catherine's Vocational School?

Ann Marie Luby is the principal of St. Catherine's Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is St. Catherine's Vocational School a mixed school?

Yes. St. Catherine's Vocational School takes both boys and girls.

Is St. Catherine's Vocational School fee-paying?

No. St. Catherine's 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 St. Catherine's Vocational School?

St. Catherine's Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.

Does St. Catherine's Vocational School teach through Irish?

No. St. Catherine's Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Catherine's Vocational School a DEIS school?

Yes. St. Catherine's Vocational School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read St. Catherine's Vocational School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Catherine's Vocational School's roll number, 71241W, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near St. Catherine's Vocational School?

The closest is Coláiste na Carraige. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

St. Catherine's Vocational School

Killybegs, Co. Donegal

359 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

359 students: 174 girls and 185 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 50
2nd year: 61
3rd year: 65
TY: 45
5th year: 63
6th year: 75

Transition Year: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (65). 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

St. Catherine's Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 A004). St. Catherine's Vocational School has 359 students: 185 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 185 boys, 174 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: 71241W

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St. Catherine's Vocational School?: St. Catherine's Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Killybegs, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 A004).
How many students go to St. Catherine's Vocational School?: St. Catherine's Vocational School has 359 students: 185 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St. Catherine's Vocational School?: Ann Marie Luby is the principal of St. Catherine's Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St. Catherine's Vocational School a mixed school?: Yes. St. Catherine's Vocational School takes both boys and girls.
Is St. Catherine's Vocational School fee-paying?: No. St. Catherine's 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 St. Catherine's Vocational School?: St. Catherine's Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
Does St. Catherine's Vocational School teach through Irish?: No. St. Catherine's Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St. Catherine's Vocational School have Transition Year?: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (65). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is St. Catherine's Vocational School a DEIS school?: Yes. St. Catherine's Vocational School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read St. Catherine's Vocational School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Catherine's Vocational School's roll number, 71241W, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St. Catherine's Vocational School?: The closest is Coláiste na Carraige. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

St. Catherine's Vocational School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Catherine's Vocational SchoolThis school		359	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste na CarraigeCarrick	12.7 km	210	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolGlenties	20.3 km	400	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Magh Ene CollegeBundoran	20.9 km	333	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Abbey Vocational SchoolDonegal Town	20.9 km	999	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste CholmcilleBallyshannon	22.2 km	682	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Grange Post Primary SchoolGrange	28.1 km	302	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open day, Thu, 12 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Donegal Road
Killybegs
Co. Donegal
F94A004

Principal: Ann Marie Luby on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 973 1491
Email: [email protected]
Website: stcatherinesvs.com
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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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