Coláiste an Chreagáin
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
116 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
116 students: 45 girls and 71 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 18
- 2nd year
- 19
- 3rd year
- 22
- TY
- 27
- 5th year
- 20
- 6th year
- 10
Transition Year: 27 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 an Chreagáin is a community college (etb) in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 XT54). Coláiste an Chreagáin has 116 students: 71 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 71 boys, 45 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Galway & Roscommon ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71290M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste an Chreagáin?
- Coláiste an Chreagáin is a community college (etb) in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 XT54).
- How many students go to Coláiste an Chreagáin?
- Coláiste an Chreagáin has 116 students: 71 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste an Chreagáin?
- Ann Marie Carroll is the principal of Coláiste an Chreagáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste an Chreagáin a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste an Chreagáin takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste an Chreagáin fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste an Chreagáin 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 an Chreagáin?
- Coláiste an Chreagáin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Coláiste an Chreagáin teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste an Chreagáin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste an Chreagáin have Transition Year?
- 27 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 an Chreagáin a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste an Chreagáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste an Chreagáin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Chreagáin's roll number, 71290M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Chreagáin?
- The closest is Holy Rosary College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste an ChreagáinThis school | 116 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Holy Rosary CollegeMountbellew | 1.3 km | 720 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 11 Nov | No | No |
| St. Cuan's CollegeBallinasloe | 3.7 km | 435 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste MhuireBallygar | 12.9 km | 306 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy | 17.2 km | 433 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)Ballinasloe | 17.9 km | 168 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Clonfert CollegeBallinasloe | 22.0 km | 926 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
MountbellewBallinasloe
Co Galway
H53XT54
- Principal: Ann Marie Carroll on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 967 9231
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaisteanchreagain.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Mhuire900 m
- Castleblakeney NS3.2 km
- S N na Cealltraighe3.9 km
- Scoil Naomh Padraig6.0 km
- S N Gort na Gaoithe6.3 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 Coláiste an Chreagáin for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar