Coláiste Naomh Cormac
Kilcormac, Co. Offaly
316 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Special Class applications, other than first year
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 12pmSpecial Class applications, other than first yearAdd to calendar
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Students this year
316 students: 155 girls and 161 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 44
- 2nd year
- 60
- 3rd year
- 56
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 52
- 6th year
- 55
Transition Year: 49 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
Coláiste Naomh Cormac is a community college (etb) in Kilcormac, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 R726). Coláiste Naomh Cormac has 316 students: 161 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 161 boys, 155 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 72520I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Naomh Cormac?
- Coláiste Naomh Cormac is a community college (etb) in Kilcormac, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 R726).
- How many students go to Coláiste Naomh Cormac?
- Coláiste Naomh Cormac has 316 students: 161 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Cormac?
- Victoria Guinan is the acting principal of Coláiste Naomh Cormac, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Naomh Cormac a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Naomh Cormac takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Naomh Cormac fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Naomh Cormac 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 Coláiste Naomh Cormac?
- Coláiste Naomh Cormac has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB.
- Does Coláiste Naomh Cormac teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Naomh Cormac teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Naomh Cormac have Transition Year?
- 49 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 Coláiste Naomh Cormac a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Naomh Cormac is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Naomh Cormac's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Naomh Cormac's roll number, 72520I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Naomh Cormac?
- The closest is Gallen Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Naomh CormacThis school | 316 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Gallen Community SchoolFerbane | 12.4 km | 441 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolTullamore | 13.1 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Clonaslee CollegeClonaslee | 14.3 km | 236 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
| St.Brendan's Community SchoolBirr | 15.5 km | 875 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste ChoilmTulach Mhor | 18.4 km | 699 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Tullamore CollegeTullamore | 18.9 km | 742 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
KilcormacCo Offaly
R42R726
- Principal: Victoria Guinan (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 913 5048
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cnckilcormac.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire Agus Chormaic600 m
- SN Bhride1.7 km
- SN Chiarain Naofa3.8 km
- Mount Bolus NS6.5 km
- SN Lomchluana6.8 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 Coláiste Naomh Cormac for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar