Abbey Community College
Boyle, Co. Roscommon
620 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
620 students: 313 girls and 307 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 111
- 2nd year
- 115
- 3rd year
- 121
- TY
- 67
- 5th year
- 106
- 6th year
- 100
Transition Year: 67 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). 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
Abbey Community College is a community college (etb) in Boyle, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F52 HK46). Abbey Community College has 620 students: 307 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 307 boys, 313 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Galway & Roscommon ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76072E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Abbey Community College?
- Abbey Community College is a community college (etb) in Boyle, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F52 HK46).
- How many students go to Abbey Community College?
- Abbey Community College has 620 students: 307 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Abbey Community College?
- David Harding is the principal of Abbey Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Abbey Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Abbey Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Abbey Community College fee-paying?
- No. Abbey 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 Abbey Community College?
- Abbey Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Abbey Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Abbey Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Abbey Community College have Transition Year?
- 67 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Abbey Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Abbey Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Abbey Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbey Community College's roll number, 76072E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Abbey Community College?
- The closest is Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Community CollegeThis school | 620 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Community SchoolLeitrim | 14.2 km | 686 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Elphin Community CollegeCastlerea | 15.2 km | 206 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Drumshanbo Vocational SchoolDrumshanbo | 18.7 km | 509 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Corran CollegeBallymote | 19.6 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste MuireBallymote | 19.7 km | 325 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No |
| St Nathy's CollegeBallaghaderreen | 19.8 km | 687 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
BoyleCo Roscommon
F52HK46
- Principal: David Harding on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 966 4646
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Paroisteach600 m
- Grange NS3.8 km
- SN Naomh Treasa6.8 km
- SN Ronain Naofa7.4 km
- SN Naomh Eoin7.5 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 Abbey Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar