Who is the principal of Moyne College?

Siobhan Towey is the principal of Moyne College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Moyne College a mixed school?

Yes. Moyne College takes both boys and girls.

Is Moyne College fee-paying?

No. Moyne 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 Moyne College?

Moyne College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.

Does Moyne College teach through Irish?

No. Moyne College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Moyne College a DEIS school?

Yes. Moyne College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Moyne College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Moyne College's roll number, 72020L, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Moyne College?

The closest is St Muredachs College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Moyne College

Ballina, Co. Mayo

221 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

221 students: 87 girls and 134 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 40
2nd year: 38
3rd year: 41
TY: 25
5th year: 31
6th year: 46

Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (41). 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

Moyne College is a community college (etb) in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 W884). Moyne College has 221 students: 134 boys and 87 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 134 boys, 87 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 72020L

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Moyne College?: Moyne College is a community college (etb) in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 W884).
How many students go to Moyne College?: Moyne College has 221 students: 134 boys and 87 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Moyne College?: Siobhan Towey is the principal of Moyne College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Moyne College a mixed school?: Yes. Moyne College takes both boys and girls.
Is Moyne College fee-paying?: No. Moyne 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 Moyne College?: Moyne College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
Does Moyne College teach through Irish?: No. Moyne College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Moyne College have Transition Year?: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (41). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Moyne College a DEIS school?: Yes. Moyne College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Moyne College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Moyne College's roll number, 72020L, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Moyne College?: The closest is St Muredachs College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Moyne College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Moyne CollegeThis school		221	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Muredachs CollegeBallina	400 m	403	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolBallina	1.4 km	551	Girls	Secondary	Free	Open night, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCrossmolina	10.0 km	541	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Tiernan's CollegeBallina	11.1 km	253	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolPier Road, Enniscrone	11.9 km	244	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford	14.8 km	482	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open night, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No

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Ballina
County Mayo
F26W884

Principal: Siobhan Towey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 21472
Email: [email protected]
Website: moynecollege.ie
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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

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