O'Carolan College
Nobber, Co. Meath
725 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
725 students: 309 girls and 416 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 156
- 2nd year
- 130
- 3rd year
- 135
- TY
- 94
- 5th year
- 108
- 6th year
- 102
Transition Year: 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). 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
O'Carolan College is a community college (etb) in Nobber, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 PK51). O'Carolan College has 725 students: 416 boys and 309 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 416 boys, 309 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
- 71980O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is O'Carolan College?
- O'Carolan College is a community college (etb) in Nobber, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 PK51).
- How many students go to O'Carolan College?
- O'Carolan College has 725 students: 416 boys and 309 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of O'Carolan College?
- Brian Goggins is the principal of O'Carolan College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is O'Carolan College a mixed school?
- Yes. O'Carolan College takes both boys and girls.
- Is O'Carolan College fee-paying?
- No. O'Carolan 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 O'Carolan College?
- O'Carolan College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does O'Carolan College teach through Irish?
- No. O'Carolan College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does O'Carolan College have Transition Year?
- 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is O'Carolan College a DEIS school?
- Yes. O'Carolan College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read O'Carolan College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by O'Carolan College's roll number, 71980O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near O'Carolan College?
- The closest is Coláiste Dún an Rí. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Carolan CollegeThis school | 725 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste Dún an RíKingscourt | 11.0 km | 663 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardee Community SchoolArdee | 13.4 km | 1,317 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Ciaran's Community SchoolKells | 13.4 km | 619 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Eureka Secondary SchoolKells | 13.5 km | 735 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolCarrickmacross | 17.5 km | 414 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Patrician High SchoolCarrickmacross | 18.5 km | 453 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
NobberCo Meath
A82PK51
- Principal: Brian Goggins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 905 2177
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Eoin Báiste700 m
- Castletown NS4.7 km
- Kilbeg NS5.0 km
- Kilmainham Wood NS5.3 km
- Carrickleck NS6.5 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 O'Carolan College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar