Who is the principal of Coláiste Iósaef?

Noel Kelly is the principal of Coláiste Iósaef, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Iósaef a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Iósaef takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Iósaef fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Iósaef 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 Iósaef?

Coláiste Iósaef has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.

Does Coláiste Iósaef teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Iósaef teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Iósaef a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Iósaef's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Iósaef's roll number, 76070A, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Iósaef?

The closest is Scoil Pól. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Iósaef

Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

505 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)Enrolment window for 1st year students

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

505 students: 251 girls and 254 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 70
2nd year: 77
3rd year: 96
TY: 63
5th year: 107
6th year: 92

Transition Year: 63 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (96). 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

Coláiste Iósaef is a community college (etb) in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 E860). Coláiste Iósaef has 505 students: 254 boys and 251 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 254 boys, 251 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Limerick & Clare ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76070A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Iósaef?: Coláiste Iósaef is a community college (etb) in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 E860).
How many students go to Coláiste Iósaef?: Coláiste Iósaef has 505 students: 254 boys and 251 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Iósaef?: Noel Kelly is the principal of Coláiste Iósaef, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Iósaef a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Iósaef takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Iósaef fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Iósaef 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 Iósaef?: Coláiste Iósaef has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
Does Coláiste Iósaef teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Iósaef teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Iósaef have Transition Year?: 63 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (96). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Iósaef a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Iósaef is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Iósaef's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Iósaef's roll number, 76070A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Iósaef?: The closest is Scoil Pól. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Iósaef compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste IósaefThis school		505	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil PólKilfinane	8.6 km	715	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Scoil na mBráithre ChríostaíCharleville	8.8 km	313	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolCharleville	9.2 km	322	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
John The Baptist Community SchoolHospital	12.4 km	960	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Colaiste ChiarainCroom	16.7 km	821	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
Colaiste Pobail Naomh MhuireButtevant	19.8 km	589	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Contact

Abbeyfarm
Kilmallock
Co. Limerick
V35E860

Principal: Noel Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 063 98275
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cik.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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