Inver College
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
733 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
733 students: 368 girls and 365 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 144
- 2nd year
- 116
- 3rd year
- 134
- TY
- 140
- 5th year
- 113
- 6th year
- 86
Transition Year: 140 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
Inver College is a community college (etb) in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 V342). Inver College has 733 students: 365 boys and 368 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 365 boys, 368 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cavan & Monaghan ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 72180K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Inver College?
- Inver College is a community college (etb) in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 V342).
- How many students go to Inver College?
- Inver College has 733 students: 365 boys and 368 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Inver College?
- Sinead Mccolgan is the principal of Inver College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Inver College a mixed school?
- Yes. Inver College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Inver College fee-paying?
- No. Inver 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 Inver College?
- Inver College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
- Does Inver College teach through Irish?
- No. Inver College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Inver College have Transition Year?
- 140 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 Inver College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Inver College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Inver College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Inver College's roll number, 72180K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Inver College?
- The closest is Patrician High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inver CollegeThis school | 733 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Patrician High SchoolCarrickmacross | 100 m | 453 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolCarrickmacross | 1.1 km | 414 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Dún an RíKingscourt | 10.1 km | 663 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Castleblayney CollegeCastleblayney | 14.6 km | 434 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney | 15.1 km | 883 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardee Community SchoolArdee | 18.4 km | 1,317 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
CarrickmacrossCo Monaghan
A81V342
- Principal: Sinead Mccolgan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 086 233 7333
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.invercollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Rois500 m
- Bunscoil Louis Naofa700 m
- St Joseph's National School1.0 km
- Naomh Micheal3.7 km
- Scoil Naoimh Eanna5.1 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 Inver College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar