Davitt College
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
902 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
902 students: 510 girls and 392 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 166
- 2nd year
- 144
- 3rd year
- 165
- TY
- 125
- 5th year
- 156
- 6th year
- 146
Transition Year: 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (165). 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
Davitt College is a community college (etb) in Castlebar, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 VY15). Davitt College has 902 students: 392 boys and 510 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 392 boys, 510 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
- 76060U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Davitt College?
- Davitt College is a community college (etb) in Castlebar, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 VY15).
- How many students go to Davitt College?
- Davitt College has 902 students: 392 boys and 510 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Davitt College?
- Conor O'Reilly is the principal of Davitt College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Davitt College a mixed school?
- Yes. Davitt College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Davitt College fee-paying?
- No. Davitt 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 Davitt College?
- Davitt College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Davitt College teach through Irish?
- No. Davitt College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Davitt College have Transition Year?
- 125 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (165). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Davitt College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Davitt College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Davitt College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Davitt College's roll number, 76060U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Davitt College?
- The closest is St Joseph'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davitt CollegeThis school | 902 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 200 m | 542 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Geralds CollegeCastlebar | 1.2 km | 688 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar | 11.5 km | 476 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Rice CollegeWestport | 15.9 km | 615 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart SchoolWestport | 16.1 km | 530 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Joseph's Secondary SchoolFoxford | 18.2 km | 482 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
SpringfieldCastlebar
Co. Mayo
F23VY15
- Principal: Conor O'Reilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 902 3060
- Email: [email protected]
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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
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