Mullingar Community College
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
367 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 9 October (passed)
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Students this year
367 students: 151 girls and 216 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 72
- 2nd year
- 71
- 3rd year
- 73
- TY
- 20
- 5th year
- 80
- 6th year
- 51
Transition Year: 20 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (73). 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
Mullingar Community College is a community college (etb) in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 TC59). Mullingar Community College has 367 students: 216 boys and 151 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 216 boys, 151 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
- 71450I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Mullingar Community College?
- Mullingar Community College is a community college (etb) in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 TC59).
- How many students go to Mullingar Community College?
- Mullingar Community College has 367 students: 216 boys and 151 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Mullingar Community College?
- Emmet Kenny is the principal of Mullingar Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Mullingar Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Mullingar Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Mullingar Community College fee-paying?
- No. Mullingar 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 Mullingar Community College?
- Mullingar Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.
- Does Mullingar Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Mullingar Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Mullingar Community College have Transition Year?
- 20 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (73). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Mullingar Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Mullingar 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 Mullingar Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mullingar Community College's roll number, 71450I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Mullingar Community College?
- The closest is Colaiste Mhuire,. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullingar Community CollegeThis school | 367 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Colaiste Mhuire,Mullingar | 900 m | 873 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto CollegeWestmeath | 1.0 km | 825 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Finian's CollegeMullingar | 2.1 km | 891 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Wilson's Hospital SchoolMultyfarnham | 11.2 km | 453 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge | 12.4 km | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Columba CollegeKillucan | 12.9 km | 278 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
Millmount RoadMullingar
Co. Westmeath
N91TC59
- Principal: Emmet Kenny on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 044 934 0786
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mullingarcc.ie
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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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