Oaklands Community College
Edenderry, Co. Offaly
733 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First Year Group and Special Class
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberFirst Year Group and Special ClassAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 29 OctoberFirst Year Group and Special ClassAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Thursday, 5 NovemberFirst Year Group and Special ClassAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
733 students: 370 girls and 363 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 97
- 2nd year
- 127
- 3rd year
- 134
- TY
- 93
- 5th year
- 139
- 6th year
- 143
Transition Year: 93 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (134). 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
Oaklands Community College is a community college (etb) in Edenderry, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 R727). Oaklands Community College has 733 students: 363 boys and 370 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 363 boys, 370 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 72540O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Oaklands Community College?
- Oaklands Community College is a community college (etb) in Edenderry, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 R727).
- How many students go to Oaklands Community College?
- Oaklands Community College has 733 students: 363 boys and 370 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Oaklands Community College?
- Seamus Mohan is the principal of Oaklands Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Oaklands Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Oaklands Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Oaklands Community College fee-paying?
- No. Oaklands Community 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 Oaklands Community College?
- Oaklands Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB.
- Does Oaklands Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Oaklands Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Oaklands Community College have Transition Year?
- 93 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (134). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Oaklands Community College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Oaklands Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Oaklands Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Oaklands Community College's roll number, 72540O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Oaklands Community College?
- The closest is St Mary's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community CollegeThis school | 733 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolEdenderry | 300 m | 1,035 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ardscoil Rath IomgháinRathangan | 14.0 km | 751 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste ClavinLongwood | 16.0 km | 519 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolRochfortbridge | 18.1 km | 1,129 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Enfield Community CollegeMeath | 18.5 km | 684 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Columba CollegeKillucan | 20.6 km | 278 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
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Contact
Sr. Senan AvenueEdenderry
Co. Offaly
R45R727
- Principal: Seamus Mohan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 973 1573
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.oaklandscc.ie
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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 Oaklands Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar