Coláiste Cois Life
Leamhcán, Co. Dublin
592 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
592 students: 310 girls and 282 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 97
- 2nd year
- 106
- 3rd year
- 96
- TY
- 92
- 5th year
- 95
- 6th year
- 106
Transition Year: 92 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 Cois Life is a community college (etb) in Leamhcán, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 Y330). Coláiste Cois Life has 592 students: 282 boys and 310 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 282 boys, 310 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76065H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Cois Life?
- Coláiste Cois Life is a community college (etb) in Leamhcán, Co. Dublin (Eircode K78 Y330).
- How many students go to Coláiste Cois Life?
- Coláiste Cois Life has 592 students: 282 boys and 310 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Cois Life?
- Breandán Mac Fhloinn is the principal of Coláiste Cois Life, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Cois Life a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Cois Life takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Cois Life fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Cois Life 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 Cois Life?
- Coláiste Cois Life has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
- Does Coláiste Cois Life teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Cois Life is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Cois Life have Transition Year?
- 92 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 Cois Life a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Cois Life is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Cois Life's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Cois Life's roll number, 76065H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Cois Life?
- The closest is Coláiste Phádraig CBS. 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 Cois LifeThis school | 592 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Coláiste Phádraig CBSLucan | 800 m | 745 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Lucan Community CollegeLucan | 1.0 km | 966 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeLucan | 1.0 km | 934 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Griffeen Community CollegeLucan | 1.6 km | 576 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Kishoge Community CollegeLucan | 1.6 km | 937 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Kevin's Community CollegeDublin 22 | 2.0 km | 525 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Gleann an GhrífínLeamhcán
Co Átha Cliath
K78Y330
- Principal: Breandán Mac Fhloinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 621 1825
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaistecoislife.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 Coláiste Cois Life for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar