Clonaslee College
Clonaslee, Co. Laois
236 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Monday, 2 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Wednesday, 16 DecemberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 8 JanuaryAdd to calendar
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Students this year
236 students: 101 girls and 135 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 37
- 2nd year
- 48
- 3rd year
- 44
- TY
- 43
- 5th year
- 27
- 6th year
- 37
Transition Year: 43 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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
Clonaslee College is a community college (etb) in Clonaslee, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 R972). Clonaslee College has 236 students: 135 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 135 boys, 101 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71470O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Clonaslee College?
- Clonaslee College is a community college (etb) in Clonaslee, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 R972).
- How many students go to Clonaslee College?
- Clonaslee College has 236 students: 135 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Clonaslee College?
- Sean Cotter is the principal of Clonaslee College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Clonaslee College a mixed school?
- Yes. Clonaslee College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Clonaslee College fee-paying?
- No. Clonaslee 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 Clonaslee College?
- Clonaslee College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB.
- Does Clonaslee College teach through Irish?
- No. Clonaslee College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Clonaslee College have Transition Year?
- 43 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Clonaslee College a DEIS school?
- No. Clonaslee College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Clonaslee College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clonaslee College's roll number, 71470O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Clonaslee College?
- The closest is Mountmellick Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonaslee CollegeThis school | 236 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No | |
| Mountmellick Community SchoolMountmellick | 12.8 km | 742 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste ChoilmTulach Mhor | 14.0 km | 699 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Naomh CormacKilcormac | 14.3 km | 316 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Tullamore CollegeTullamore | 14.6 km | 742 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolTullamore | 14.7 km | 571 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolTullamore | 15.0 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
ClonasleeCo. Laois
R32R972
- Principal: Sean Cotter on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 864 8044
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: clonasleecollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Bhride900 m
- Scoil Mhuire Naofa Castlecuffe5.0 km
- Rosenallis NS6.9 km
- Naomh Padraig NS8.7 km
- Shinchill NS9.0 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 Clonaslee College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar