Coláiste Na bPiarsach
Ros Muc, Co. Galway
54 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
54 students: 24 girls and 30 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 11
- 2nd year
- 2
- 3rd year
- 19
- TY
- 4
- 5th year
- 12
- 6th year
- 6
Transition Year: 4 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (19). 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 bPiarsach is a community college (etb) in Ros Muc, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 R838). Coláiste Na bPiarsach has 54 students: 30 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 30 boys, 24 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Galway & Roscommon ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71380N
- 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 bPiarsach?
- Coláiste Na bPiarsach is a community college (etb) in Ros Muc, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 R838).
- How many students go to Coláiste Na bPiarsach?
- Coláiste Na bPiarsach has 54 students: 30 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Na bPiarsach?
- Eoin Ó Mainín is the principal of Coláiste Na bPiarsach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Na bPiarsach a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Na bPiarsach takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Na bPiarsach fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Na bPiarsach 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 bPiarsach?
- Coláiste Na bPiarsach has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Coláiste Na bPiarsach teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Na bPiarsach is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Na bPiarsach have Transition Year?
- 4 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (19). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Na bPiarsach a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Na bPiarsach 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 bPiarsach's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Na bPiarsach's roll number, 71380N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Na bPiarsach?
- The closest is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Na bPiarsachThis school | 54 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes | |
| Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinAn Cheathrú Rua | 13.9 km | 440 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraCarna | 15.4 km | 117 | Mixed | Community school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Coláiste Naomh FeichínCorr na Mona | 17.6 km | 63 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | No |
| St PaulsOughterard | 19.3 km | 465 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán | 21.5 km | 101 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Colaiste Chroi MhuireAn Spideal | 25.7 km | 270 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Yes | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Ros MucCo na Gaillimhe
H91R838
- Principal: Eoin Ó Mainín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 574 100
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Briocain200 m
- SN Muire Gan Smal4.3 km
- SN Mhuire4.4 km
- SN Naomh Ciarain10.6 km
- SN Colmcille11.3 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Na bPiarsach for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar