Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn
Áth Buí, Co. Meath
140 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
140 students: 77 girls and 63 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 33
- 2nd year
- 24
- 3rd year
- 27
- TY
- 14
- 5th year
- 21
- 6th year
- 21
Transition Year: 14 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (27). 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
Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn is a community college (etb) in Áth Buí, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 FK26). Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn has 140 students: 63 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 63 boys, 77 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71991T
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn?
- Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn is a community college (etb) in Áth Buí, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 FK26).
- How many students go to Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn?
- Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn has 140 students: 63 boys and 77 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn?
- Róisín Ni Dhúshláine is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn 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 Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn?
- Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn have Transition Year?
- 14 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (27). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn's roll number, 71991T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn?
- The closest is Athboy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnThis school | 140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Athboy Community SchoolAthboy | 3.6 km | 681 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireTrim | 8.9 km | 814 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Boyne Community SchoolTrim | 9.2 km | 1,008 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's Classical SchoolNavan | 11.3 km | 967 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
| St Ciaran's Community SchoolKells | 11.6 km | 619 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,Navan | 11.8 km | 682 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Ráth ChairnÁth Buí,
Co. na Mí
C15FK26
- Principal: Róisín Ni Dhúshláine on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 943 2722
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh600 m
- SN an Rath Mhor2.9 km
- SN Cill Bhrighde4.0 km
- O'Growney National School4.1 km
- SN Seosamh Naomtha5.9 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 Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar