Glanmire Community College
Glanmire, Co. Cork
1,141 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application form for 1st Year
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Wednesday, 4 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 18 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,141 students: 523 girls and 618 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 203
- 2nd year
- 183
- 3rd year
- 190
- TY
- 187
- 5th year
- 187
- 6th year
- 191
Transition Year: 187 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
Glanmire Community College is a community college (etb) in Glanmire, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 W965). Glanmire Community College has 1,141 students: 618 boys and 523 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 618 boys, 523 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76064F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Glanmire Community College?
- Glanmire Community College is a community college (etb) in Glanmire, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 W965).
- How many students go to Glanmire Community College?
- Glanmire Community College has 1,141 students: 618 boys and 523 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Glanmire Community College?
- Ronan Mc Carthy is the principal of Glanmire Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Glanmire Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Glanmire Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Glanmire Community College fee-paying?
- No. Glanmire 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 Glanmire Community College?
- Glanmire Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Glanmire Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Glanmire Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Glanmire Community College have Transition Year?
- 187 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 Glanmire Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Glanmire Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Glanmire Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Glanmire Community College's roll number, 76064F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Glanmire Community College?
- The closest is Colaiste An Phiarsaigh. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glanmire Community CollegeThis school | 1,141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Colaiste An PhiarsaighCorcaigh | 1.7 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Tue, 20 Oct | Yes | No |
| Ursuline College BlackrockCork | 4.5 km | 352 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mayfield Community SchoolCork | 4.5 km | 362 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Nagle Community CollegeBlackrock | 4.6 km | 315 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Patricks CollegeCork | 5.4 km | 218 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Aidan's Community CollegeCork | 5.5 km | 309 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
BrooklodgeGlanmire
Co.Cork
T45W965
- Principal: Ronan Mc Carthy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 482 2377
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.glanmirecc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Cill Ruadhain200 m
- Riverstown NS600 m
- Scoil na nOg1.6 km
- Lower Glanmire NS2.3 km
- Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil2.7 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 Glanmire Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar