Hazelwood College
Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick
562 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
562 students: 275 girls and 287 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 93
- 2nd year
- 80
- 3rd year
- 99
- TY
- 81
- 5th year
- 110
- 6th year
- 99
Transition Year: 81 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (99). 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
Hazelwood College is a community college (etb) in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick (Eircode P56 HF60). Hazelwood College has 562 students: 287 boys and 275 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 287 boys, 275 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71850B
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Hazelwood College?
- Hazelwood College is a community college (etb) in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick (Eircode P56 HF60).
- How many students go to Hazelwood College?
- Hazelwood College has 562 students: 287 boys and 275 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Hazelwood College?
- Brendan Burke is the principal of Hazelwood College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Hazelwood College a mixed school?
- Yes. Hazelwood College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Hazelwood College fee-paying?
- No. Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood College?
- Hazelwood College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does Hazelwood College teach through Irish?
- No. Hazelwood College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Hazelwood College have Transition Year?
- 81 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (99). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Hazelwood College a DEIS school?
- No. Hazelwood College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Hazelwood College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Hazelwood College's roll number, 71850B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Hazelwood College?
- The closest is St. Mary's Secondary 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood CollegeThis school | 562 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolCharleville | 14.8 km | 322 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Scoil na mBráithre ChríostaíCharleville | 15.3 km | 313 | Boys | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Scoil Mhuire & ÍdeNewcastle West | 15.6 km | 754 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Desmond CollegeNewcastle West | 16.1 km | 539 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Stream | Yes |
| Scoil MhuireKanturk | 18.4 km | 271 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Coláiste TreasaKanturk | 18.4 km | 647 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
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Contact
DromcollogherCo. Limerick
P56HF60
- Principal: Brendan Burke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 063 83121
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.hazelc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Josephs600 m
- SN Ath an Mhuillinn3.4 km
- Tullylease Mixed NS4.1 km
- Scoil Mhuire4.5 km
- SN Fiodhnach5.3 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 Hazelwood College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar