Grange Post Primary School
Grange, Co. Sligo
302 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Open day
- Thursday, 12 NovemberOpen DayAdd to calendar
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Students this year
302 students: 129 girls and 173 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 47
- 2nd year
- 58
- 3rd year
- 59
- TY
- 35
- 5th year
- 59
- 6th year
- 44
Transition Year: 35 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). 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
Grange Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Grange, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 F722). Grange Post Primary School has 302 students: 173 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 173 boys, 129 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
- 72330D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Grange Post Primary School?
- Grange Post Primary School is a community college (etb) in Grange, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 F722).
- How many students go to Grange Post Primary School?
- Grange Post Primary School has 302 students: 173 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Grange Post Primary School?
- John Maddock is the principal of Grange Post Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Grange Post Primary School a mixed school?
- Yes. Grange Post Primary School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Grange Post Primary School fee-paying?
- No. Grange 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 Grange Post Primary School?
- Grange Post Primary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Grange Post Primary School teach through Irish?
- No. Grange Post Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Grange Post Primary School have Transition Year?
- 35 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Grange Post Primary School a DEIS school?
- No. Grange Post Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Grange Post Primary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Grange Post Primary School's roll number, 72330D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Grange Post Primary School?
- The closest is Ursuline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Post Primary SchoolThis school | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open day, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No | |
| Ursuline CollegeSligo | 13.1 km | 603 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Sat, 28 Nov | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 13.2 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 13.7 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 14.3 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 14.3 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Magh Ene CollegeBundoran | 18.3 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
GrangeCo Sligo
F91F722
- Principal: John Maddock on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 916 3514
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: grangepps.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Molaise300 m
- SN Bhride2.9 km
- Cliffoney NS6.2 km
- SN Aodain7.7 km
- SN Padraig Naofa8.1 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 Grange Post Primary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar