Beech Hill College
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
897 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberClosing date for First Year and Special Class applicationsAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberOffers notified for First Year and Special ClassAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 27 NovemberDeadline to accept offer of admissionAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
897 students: 428 girls and 469 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 145
- 3rd year
- 165
- TY
- 171
- 5th year
- 161
- 6th year
- 135
Transition Year: 171 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
Beech Hill College is a community college (etb) in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 P997). Beech Hill College has 897 students: 469 boys and 428 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 469 boys, 428 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
- 72210Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Beech Hill College?
- Beech Hill College is a community college (etb) in Monaghan, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 P997).
- How many students go to Beech Hill College?
- Beech Hill College has 897 students: 469 boys and 428 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Beech Hill College?
- Siobhan Sheerin is the acting principal of Beech Hill College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Beech Hill College a mixed school?
- Yes. Beech Hill College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Beech Hill College fee-paying?
- No. Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill College?
- Beech Hill College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
- Does Beech Hill College teach through Irish?
- No. Beech Hill College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Beech Hill College have Transition Year?
- 171 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 Beech Hill College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Beech Hill College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Beech Hill College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Beech Hill College's roll number, 72210Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Beech Hill College?
- The closest is St. Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill CollegeThis school | 897 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes | |
| St. Louis Secondary SchoolMonaghan | 700 m | 532 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolMonaghan | 1.6 km | 234 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | No |
| Coláiste OiriallMuineachán | 2.1 km | 402 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St. Macartan's CollegeMonaghan | 2.2 km | 617 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballybay Community CollegeBallybay | 14.0 km | 344 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney | 20.1 km | 883 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
TirkeenanMonaghan
Co Monaghan
H18P997
- Principal: Siobhan Sheerin (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 047 81200
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.bhc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Marys BNS900 m
- St Louis Infant School900 m
- St. Louis Girls National School900 m
- Monaghan Model School900 m
- Gaelscoil Ultain2.2 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 Beech Hill College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar