St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

168 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

168 students: 74 girls and 94 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
33
2nd year
31
3rd year
25
TY
21
5th year
42
6th year
16

Transition Year: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (25). 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 Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) is a community college (etb) in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 KW93). St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) has 168 students: 94 boys and 74 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls
Mixed · 94 boys, 74 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
71310P

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)?
St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) is a community college (etb) in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 KW93).
How many students go to St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)?
St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) has 168 students: 94 boys and 74 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)?
Michelle Hynes is the principal of St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa), according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) a mixed school?
Yes. St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) takes both boys and girls.
Is St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) fee-paying?
No. St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) 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 Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)?
St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) teach through Irish?
No. St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) have Transition Year?
21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (25). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) a DEIS school?
No. St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)'s inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)'s roll number, 71310P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)?
The closest is St Raphaels College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 4 schools in Ballinasloe · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Galway · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest secondary schools

St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa) compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)This school 168 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea 12.4 km 749 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov No No
St Brigids CollegeLoughrea 12.6 km 751 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
St. Cuan's CollegeBallinasloe 14.3 km 435 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No
Clonfert CollegeBallinasloe 16.2 km 926 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
Coláiste an EachréidhBaile Átha an Rí 17.2 km 234 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct Yes No
Clárin CollegeAthenry 17.7 km 1,140 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No

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Contact

New Inn
Ballinasloe
Co Galway
H53KW93

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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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