Corran College
Ballymote, Co. Sligo
154 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)No TY
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Students this year
154 students: 74 girls and 80 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 43
- 2nd year
- 29
- 3rd year
- 33
- TY
- 0
- 5th year
- 19
- 6th year
- 30
Transition Year: No students are in Transition Year this year, so the school may not run it. Ask at the open night.
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
Corran College is a community college (etb) in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 DP86). Corran College has 154 students: 80 boys and 74 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 80 boys, 74 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
- 72300R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Corran College?
- Corran College is a community college (etb) in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 DP86).
- How many students go to Corran College?
- Corran College has 154 students: 80 boys and 74 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Corran College?
- Seamus Kennedy is the principal of Corran College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Corran College a mixed school?
- Yes. Corran College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Corran College fee-paying?
- No. Corran 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 Corran College?
- Corran College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Corran College teach through Irish?
- No. Corran College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Corran College have Transition Year?
- No students are in Transition Year this year, so the school may not run it. Ask at the open night.
- Is Corran College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Corran College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Corran College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Corran College's roll number, 72300R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Corran College?
- The closest is Coláiste Muire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corran CollegeThis school | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste MuireBallymote | 300 m | 325 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Coola Post Primary SchoolRiverstown | 11.6 km | 514 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys CollegeBallysadare | 13.3 km | 264 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Attracta's Community SchoolTubbercurry | 16.5 km | 735 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 19.5 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Abbey Community CollegeBoyle | 19.6 km | 620 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BallymoteCo Sligo
F56DP86
- Principal: Seamus Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 918 3285
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal100 m
- SN Cnoc Mionna4.0 km
- SN Lissara Naofa5.6 km
- Killaville NS6.4 km
- SN Naomh Mhuire6.5 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 Corran College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar