Ratoath College
Ratoath, Co. Meath
1,132 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
1,132 students: 559 girls and 573 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 202
- 2nd year
- 199
- 3rd year
- 181
- TY
- 156
- 5th year
- 209
- 6th year
- 185
Transition Year: 156 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
Ratoath College is a community college (etb) in Ratoath, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TW84). Ratoath College has 1,132 students: 573 boys and 559 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 573 boys, 559 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76088T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ratoath College?
- Ratoath College is a community college (etb) in Ratoath, Co. Meath (Eircode A85 TW84).
- How many students go to Ratoath College?
- Ratoath College has 1,132 students: 573 boys and 559 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ratoath College?
- Seamus Meehan is the principal of Ratoath College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ratoath College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ratoath College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ratoath College fee-paying?
- No. Ratoath 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 Ratoath College?
- Ratoath College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Ratoath College teach through Irish?
- No. Ratoath College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ratoath College have Transition Year?
- 156 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 Ratoath College a DEIS school?
- No. Ratoath College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ratoath College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ratoath College's roll number, 76088T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ratoath College?
- The closest is De Lacy College. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratoath CollegeThis school | 1,132 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| De Lacy CollegeAshbourne | 3.1 km | 929 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Ashbourne Community SchoolAshbourne | 4.7 km | 1,109 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
| Coláiste RiogaMeath | 5.2 km | 267 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Community College DunshaughlinDunshaughlin | 6.2 km | 1,120 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| St Peter's CollegeDunboyne | 9.1 km | 1,214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail SetantaDublin 15 | 11.4 km | 1,079 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
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Contact
JamestownRatoath
Co. Meath
A85TW84
- Principal: Seamus Meehan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 825 4102
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Pauls NS500 m
- Ratoath Senior NS500 m
- Ratoath Junior NS700 m
- Gaelscoil na Mí3.4 km
- Scoil Nais Deaglain3.9 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 Ratoath College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar