St Oliver's Community College
Drogheda, Co. Louth
1,422 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
1,422 students: 684 girls and 738 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 196
- 2nd year
- 220
- 3rd year
- 274
- TY
- 145
- 5th year
- 293
- 6th year
- 294
Transition Year: 145 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (274). 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
St Oliver's Community College is a community college (etb) in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 D766). St Oliver's Community College has 1,422 students: 738 boys and 684 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 738 boys, 684 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71761C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Oliver's Community College?
- St Oliver's Community College is a community college (etb) in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 D766).
- How many students go to St Oliver's Community College?
- St Oliver's Community College has 1,422 students: 738 boys and 684 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Oliver's Community College?
- John Halpin is the principal of St Oliver's Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Oliver's Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Oliver's Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Oliver's Community College fee-paying?
- No. St Oliver's 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 St Oliver's Community College?
- St Oliver's Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does St Oliver's Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St Oliver's Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Oliver's Community College have Transition Year?
- 145 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (274). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Oliver's Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St Oliver's 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 St Oliver's Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Oliver's Community College's roll number, 71761C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Oliver's Community College?
- The closest is St Mary's Diocesan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oliver's Community CollegeThis school | 1,422 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Mary's Diocesan SchoolDrogheda | 2.1 km | 917 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 2.4 km | 717 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballymakenny CollegeDrogheda | 3.0 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda | 3.3 km | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 3.5 km | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda | 5.0 km | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Rathmullen RoadDrogheda
Co. Louth
A92D766
- Principal: John Halpin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 983 8390
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Pauls Senior NS500 m
- Rathmullan NS500 m
- Naomh Seosamh800 m
- SN Ard Mhuire C1.3 km
- SN Naomh Peadar1.6 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 St Oliver's Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar