Who is the principal of Meánscoil San Nioclás?

Seán Ó Callanáin is the principal of Meánscoil San Nioclás, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Meánscoil San Nioclás a mixed school?

Yes. Meánscoil San Nioclás takes both boys and girls.

Is Meánscoil San Nioclás fee-paying?

No. Meánscoil San Nioclás 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 Meánscoil San Nioclás?

Meánscoil San Nioclás has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is To be decided.

Does Meánscoil San Nioclás teach through Irish?

Yes. Meánscoil San Nioclás is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Meánscoil San Nioclás a DEIS school?

Yes. Meánscoil San Nioclás is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Meánscoil San Nioclás's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meánscoil San Nioclás's roll number, 76066J, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Meánscoil San Nioclás?

The closest is Ardscoil na nDéise. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Meánscoil San Nioclás

Dún Garbhán, Co. Waterford

159 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

159 students: 82 girls and 77 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 25
2nd year: 21
3rd year: 23
TY: 38
5th year: 23
6th year: 29

Transition Year: 38 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

Meánscoil San Nioclás is a community college (etb) in Dún Garbhán, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 RF24). Meánscoil San Nioclás has 159 students: 77 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 77 boys, 82 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: To be decided
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76066J
Gaeltacht: Yes

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Meánscoil San Nioclás?: Meánscoil San Nioclás is a community college (etb) in Dún Garbhán, Co. Waterford (Eircode X35 RF24).
How many students go to Meánscoil San Nioclás?: Meánscoil San Nioclás has 159 students: 77 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Meánscoil San Nioclás?: Seán Ó Callanáin is the principal of Meánscoil San Nioclás, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Meánscoil San Nioclás a mixed school?: Yes. Meánscoil San Nioclás takes both boys and girls.
Is Meánscoil San Nioclás fee-paying?: No. Meánscoil San Nioclás 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 Meánscoil San Nioclás?: Meánscoil San Nioclás has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is To be decided.
Does Meánscoil San Nioclás teach through Irish?: Yes. Meánscoil San Nioclás is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Meánscoil San Nioclás have Transition Year?: 38 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 Meánscoil San Nioclás a DEIS school?: Yes. Meánscoil San Nioclás is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Meánscoil San Nioclás's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meánscoil San Nioclás's roll number, 76066J, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Meánscoil San Nioclás?: The closest is Ardscoil na nDéise. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Meánscoil San Nioclás compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Meánscoil San NioclásThis school		159	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Ardscoil na nDéiseDungarvan	5.3 km	265	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Scoil na mBraithreDungarvan	5.4 km	338	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No
Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún GarbhánWaterford	5.6 km	247	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Augustines CollegeDungarvan	5.9 km	1,069	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Declan's Community CollegeKilmacthomas	20.4 km	783	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Pobalscoil na TríonóideYoughal	23.0 km	1,086	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	Stream	No

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Rinn O gCuanach
Dún Garbhán
Co. Phort Láirge
X35RF24

Principal: Seán Ó Callanáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 058 46464
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meanscoil.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

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