Columba College
Killucan, Co. Westmeath
278 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Wednesday, 7 October (passed)
- Applications open
- Thursday, 8 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 6 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
278 students: 100 girls and 178 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 35
- 2nd year
- 40
- 3rd year
- 57
- TY
- 32
- 5th year
- 45
- 6th year
- 69
Transition Year: 32 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (57). 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Columba College is a community college (etb) in Killucan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 ET78). Columba College has 278 students: 178 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 178 boys, 100 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Longford & Westmeath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71430C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Columba College?
- Columba College is a community college (etb) in Killucan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 ET78).
- How many students go to Columba College?
- Columba College has 278 students: 178 boys and 100 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Columba College?
- Dermot Brady is the principal of Columba College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Columba College a mixed school?
- Yes. Columba College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Columba College fee-paying?
- No. Columba 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 Columba College?
- Columba College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.
- Does Columba College teach through Irish?
- No. Columba College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Columba College have Transition Year?
- 32 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (57). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Columba College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Columba College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Columba College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Columba College's roll number, 71430C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Columba College?
- The closest is Mullingar Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columba CollegeThis school | 278 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes | |
| Mullingar Community CollegeMullingar | 12.9 km | 367 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto CollegeWestmeath | 13.7 km | 825 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste Mhuire,Mullingar | 13.7 km | 873 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Finian's CollegeMullingar | 14.5 km | 891 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge | 15.6 km | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste ClavinLongwood | 16.3 km | 519 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
KillucanCo Westmeath
N91ET78
- Principal: Dermot Brady on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 044 937 4107
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.columbacollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Naomh Iosef NS1.0 km
- SN Phadraig2.7 km
- Mhuire NS2.9 km
- Baile Coireil NS4.9 km
- S N na nDun6.9 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 Columba College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar