Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí
Bantry, Co. Cork
752 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Open night
- Thursday, 15 October, 5pm to 7pm (passed)
- Applications open
- Thursday, 15 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Thursday, 5 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Thursday, 26 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
752 students: 357 girls and 395 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 139
- 2nd year
- 127
- 3rd year
- 133
- TY
- 105
- 5th year
- 132
- 6th year
- 116
Transition Year: 105 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). 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 Pobail Bheanntraí is a community college (etb) in Bantry, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 TE27). Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí has 752 students: 395 boys and 357 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 395 boys, 357 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- Some subjects through Irish for some students
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76090G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí?
- Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí is a community college (etb) in Bantry, Co. Cork (Eircode P75 TE27).
- How many students go to Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí?
- Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí has 752 students: 395 boys and 357 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí?
- Marian Carey is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí 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 Pobail Bheanntraí?
- Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí have Transition Year?
- 105 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí's roll number, 76090G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí?
- The closest is Schull Community 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Pobail BheanntraíThis school | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No | |
| Schull Community CollegeSchull | 18.2 km | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Skibbereen Community SchoolSkibbereen | 18.9 km | 956 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Maria Immaculata Community CollegeDunmanway | 23.3 km | 642 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireBéal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh | 24.3 km | 109 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Pobalscoil Inbhear ScéineKenmare | 25.0 km | 646 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mount St MichaelRosscarbery | 30.8 km | 403 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
SeskinBantry
Co Cork
P75TE27
- Principal: Marian Carey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 027 56434
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaistepobailbheanntrai.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Bheanntrai100 m
- Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra600 m
- St Brendans National School1.0 km
- SN an Droma Mhoir6.3 km
- Coomhola NS7.7 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 Pobail Bheanntraí for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar