Athlone Community College
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
1,117 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,117 students: 523 girls and 594 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 187
- 2nd year
- 191
- 3rd year
- 218
- TY
- 142
- 5th year
- 207
- 6th year
- 172
Transition Year: 142 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (218). 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
Athlone Community College is a community college (etb) in Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 Y985). Athlone Community College has 1,117 students: 594 boys and 523 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 594 boys, 523 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Longford & Westmeath ETB
- Language
- Some subjects through Irish for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71410T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Athlone Community College?
- Athlone Community College is a community college (etb) in Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 Y985).
- How many students go to Athlone Community College?
- Athlone Community College has 1,117 students: 594 boys and 523 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Athlone Community College?
- Lisa O'Kennedy is the principal of Athlone Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Athlone Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Athlone Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Athlone Community College fee-paying?
- No. Athlone 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 Athlone Community College?
- Athlone Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.
- Does Athlone Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Athlone Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Athlone Community College have Transition Year?
- 142 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (218). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Athlone Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Athlone Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Athlone Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Athlone Community College's roll number, 71410T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Athlone Community College?
- The closest is Our Lady's Bower. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Community CollegeThis school | 1,117 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Our Lady's BowerAthlone | 300 m | 630 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct | No | No |
| Marist CollegeAthlone | 400 m | 610 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste ChiaráinAthlone | 4.7 km | 1,040 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
| Moate Community SchoolMoate | 13.3 km | 913 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballymahon Vocational SchoolBallymahon | 18.8 km | 391 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolBallymahon | 18.9 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Retreat RoadAthlone
Co Westmeath
N37Y985
- Principal: Lisa O'Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 647 2625
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.athlonecc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil na gCeithre Maistri400 m
- St Hildas Sp Sch600 m
- St Marys NS800 m
- Athlone NS1.5 km
- St Peters NS Snr1.5 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 Athlone Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar