Coola Post Primary School
Riverstown, Co. Sligo
514 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
514 students: 234 girls and 280 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 69
- 2nd year
- 102
- 3rd year
- 96
- TY
- 60
- 5th year
- 96
- 6th year
- 91
Transition Year: 60 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (96). 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
Coola Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 XE71). Coola Post Primary School has 514 students: 280 boys and 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 280 boys, 234 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
- No
- Roll number
- 72310U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coola Post Primary School?
- Coola Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 XE71).
- How many students go to Coola Post Primary School?
- Coola Post Primary School has 514 students: 280 boys and 234 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coola Post Primary School?
- Fiona Kuehl is the principal of Coola Post Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coola Post Primary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Coola Post Primary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coola Post Primary School fee-paying?
- No. Coola Post Primary School 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 Coola Post Primary School?
- Coola Post Primary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Coola Post Primary School teach through Irish?
- No. Coola Post Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coola Post Primary School have Transition Year?
- 60 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (96). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coola Post Primary School a DEIS school?
- No. Coola Post Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coola Post Primary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coola Post Primary School's roll number, 72310U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coola Post Primary School?
- The closest is St Marys College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coola Post Primary SchoolThis school | 514 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Marys CollegeBallysadare | 10.9 km | 264 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste MuireBallymote | 11.3 km | 325 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| Corran CollegeBallymote | 11.6 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 14.0 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 14.2 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 14.5 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
RiverstownVia Boyle
Co Sligo
F52XE71
- Principal: Fiona Kuehl on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 916 5365
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Sooey NS1.9 km
- Taunagh National School3.1 km
- Ardkeerin NS3.2 km
- Kilross NS5.0 km
- Ballintogher NS5.1 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 Coola Post Primary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar