Who is the principal of Galway Community College?

Brian Melia is the principal of Galway Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Galway Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Galway Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Galway Community College fee-paying?

No. Galway Community College 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 Galway Community College?

Galway Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.

Does Galway Community College teach through Irish?

No. Galway Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Galway Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Galway Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Galway Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Galway Community College's roll number, 71400Q, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Galway Community College?

The closest is Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Galway Community College

Galway, Co. Galway

395 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

395 students: 184 girls and 211 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 40
2nd year: 70
3rd year: 79
TY: 21
5th year: 80
6th year: 105

Transition Year: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). 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

Galway Community College is a community college (etb) in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K642). Galway Community College has 395 students: 211 boys and 184 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 211 boys, 184 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71400Q

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Galway Community College?: Galway Community College is a community college (etb) in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K642).
How many students go to Galway Community College?: Galway Community College has 395 students: 211 boys and 184 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Galway Community College?: Brian Melia is the principal of Galway Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Galway Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Galway Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Galway Community College fee-paying?: No. Galway Community College 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 Galway Community College?: Galway Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does Galway Community College teach through Irish?: No. Galway Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Galway Community College have Transition Year?: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Galway Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Galway Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Galway Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Galway Community College's roll number, 71400Q, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Galway Community College?: The closest is Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Galway Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Galway Community CollegeThis school		395	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary SchoolGalway	1.7 km	379	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No
St Joseph's CollegeGalway	2.0 km	791	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Coláiste Iognáid S.J.Gaillimh	2.4 km	637	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Coláiste Muire MáthairGalway	2.6 km	738	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway	3.2 km	710	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Dominican CollegeGalway	3.3 km	564	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Moinin na gCiseach
Wellpark
Galway
H91K642

Principal: Brian Melia on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 755 464
Email: [email protected]
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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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