St John Bosco Community College
Ennis, Co. Clare
289 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
289 students: 156 girls and 133 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 47
- 2nd year
- 49
- 3rd year
- 57
- TY
- 21
- 5th year
- 51
- 6th year
- 64
Transition Year: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (57). 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
St John Bosco Community College is a community college (etb) in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 TXF1). St John Bosco Community College has 289 students: 133 boys and 156 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 133 boys, 156 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76075K
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St John Bosco Community College?
- St John Bosco Community College is a community college (etb) in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 TXF1).
- How many students go to St John Bosco Community College?
- St John Bosco Community College has 289 students: 133 boys and 156 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St John Bosco Community College?
- Denis O'Rourke is the principal of St John Bosco Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St John Bosco Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. St John Bosco Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St John Bosco Community College fee-paying?
- No. St John Bosco 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 St John Bosco Community College?
- St John Bosco Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does St John Bosco Community College teach through Irish?
- No. St John Bosco Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St John Bosco Community College have Transition Year?
- 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (57). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St John Bosco Community College a DEIS school?
- No. St John Bosco Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St John Bosco Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St John Bosco Community College's roll number, 76075K, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St John Bosco Community College?
- The closest is Colaiste Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Community CollegeThis school | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Colaiste MhuireAskeaton | 12.2 km | 268 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolShannon | 15.6 km | 765 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Michael's Community CollegeKilmihil | 15.7 km | 283 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Caimin's Community SchoolShannon | 16.8 km | 794 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Salesian Secondary CollegePallaskenry | 16.9 km | 746 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| St Flannan's CollegeEnnis | 19.7 km | 1,270 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
KildysartEnnis
Co. Clare
V95TXF1
- Principal: Denis O'Rourke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 065 683 2300
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stjohnboscocc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Kildysart NS600 m
- S N Baile na Cailli5.7 km
- Cluain Draigneach6.7 km
- SN Sheanain7.2 km
- Coolmeen NS7.4 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 St John Bosco Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar