Coláiste na Sceilge
Caherciveen, Co. Kerry
543 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
543 students: 260 girls and 283 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 82
- 2nd year
- 88
- 3rd year
- 87
- TY
- 80
- 5th year
- 97
- 6th year
- 109
Transition Year: 80 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.
- Voluntary contribution
- €300 a year. Family cap for School Levy
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Coláiste na Sceilge is a community college (etb) in Caherciveen, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 Y003). Coláiste na Sceilge has 543 students: 283 boys and 260 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 283 boys, 260 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kerry ETB
- Language
- Irish-medium stream for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76068N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste na Sceilge?
- Coláiste na Sceilge is a community college (etb) in Caherciveen, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 Y003).
- How many students go to Coláiste na Sceilge?
- Coláiste na Sceilge has 543 students: 283 boys and 260 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste na Sceilge?
- Maurice Fitzgerald is the principal of Coláiste na Sceilge, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste na Sceilge a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste na Sceilge takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste na Sceilge fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste na Sceilge 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 na Sceilge?
- Coláiste na Sceilge has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
- Does Coláiste na Sceilge teach through Irish?
- Coláiste na Sceilge has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste na Sceilge have Transition Year?
- 80 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 na Sceilge a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste na Sceilge is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste na Sceilge's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Sceilge's roll number, 76068N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Sceilge?
- The closest is Coláiste Íde. 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 na SceilgeThis school | 543 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | No | |
| Coláiste ÍdeDaingean Uí Chúis | 21.2 km | 123 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Pobalscoil Chorca DhuibhneDaingean Uí Chúis | 22.7 km | 441 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| The Intermediate SchoolKillorglin | 35.7 km | 711 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Community College KillorglinKillorglin | 36.0 km | 285 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Meanscoil Nua an Leith TriuighCaislean Ghriaire | 38.2 km | 160 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Beara Community SchoolBeara | 39.6 km | 308 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
CaherciveenCo. Kerry
V23Y003
- Principal: Maurice Fitzgerald on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 066 947 3335
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistenasceilge.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Caherciveen NS1.3 km
- Aghatubrid NS5.5 km
- SN Dar Earca7.2 km
- S.N na Faille Móire7.4 km
- SN Muire Gan Smal8.2 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 Coláiste na Sceilge for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar