St. Tiernan's College
Ballina, Co. Mayo
253 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
253 students: 71 girls and 182 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 58
- 2nd year
- 48
- 3rd year
- 39
- TY
- 41
- 5th year
- 28
- 6th year
- 39
Transition Year: 41 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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. Tiernan's College is a community college (etb) in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 WK25). St. Tiernan's College has 253 students: 182 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 182 boys, 71 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
- 72100J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Tiernan's College?
- St. Tiernan's College is a community college (etb) in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 WK25).
- How many students go to St. Tiernan's College?
- St. Tiernan's College has 253 students: 182 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Tiernan's College?
- Brenda O'Malley is the principal of St. Tiernan's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Tiernan's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Tiernan's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Tiernan's College fee-paying?
- No. St. Tiernan's 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. Tiernan's College?
- St. Tiernan's College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does St. Tiernan's College teach through Irish?
- No. St. Tiernan's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Tiernan's College have Transition Year?
- 41 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St. Tiernan's College a DEIS school?
- Yes. St. Tiernan's 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. Tiernan's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Tiernan's College's roll number, 72100J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Tiernan's College?
- The closest is Jesus & Mary 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tiernan's CollegeThis school | 253 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCrossmolina | 1.1 km | 541 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolBallina | 10.0 km | 551 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Moyne CollegeBallina | 11.1 km | 221 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Muredachs CollegeBallina | 11.3 km | 403 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Patrick's CollegeKillala | 14.8 km | 181 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 18.5 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Mullinmore StreetCrossmolina
Ballina
Co. Mayo
F26WK25
- Principal: Brenda O'Malley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 096 31236
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Crossmolina NS200 m
- Garracloon NS5.2 km
- SN Leath Ardan7.2 km
- Cormaic Nfa7.9 km
- Cloghans NS8.0 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
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