Who is the principal of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin?

Padraig Donoghue is the principal of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin 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 Chill Mhantáin?

Coláiste Chill Mhantáin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.

Does Coláiste Chill Mhantáin teach through Irish?

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

Is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Chill Mhantáin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chill Mhantáin's roll number, 76099B, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chill Mhantáin?

The closest is East Glendalough School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Chill Mhantáin

Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

995 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

995 students: 352 girls and 643 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 192
2nd year: 164
3rd year: 179
TY: 118
5th year: 176
6th year: 166

Transition Year: 118 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (179). 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 Chill Mhantáin is a community college (etb) in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 TV21). Coláiste Chill Mhantáin has 995 students: 643 boys and 352 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 643 boys, 352 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76099B

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin?: Coláiste Chill Mhantáin is a community college (etb) in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 TV21).
How many students go to Coláiste Chill Mhantáin?: Coláiste Chill Mhantáin has 995 students: 643 boys and 352 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin?: Padraig Donoghue is the principal of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin 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 Chill Mhantáin?: Coláiste Chill Mhantáin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
Does Coláiste Chill Mhantáin teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Chill Mhantáin have Transition Year?: 118 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (179). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Chill Mhantáin a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Chill Mhantáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chill Mhantáin's roll number, 76099B, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chill Mhantáin?: The closest is East Glendalough School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Chill Mhantáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste Chill MhantáinThis school		995	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes
East Glendalough SchoolWicklow Town	800 m	365	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	No	No
Wicklow Educate Together Secondary SchoolWicklow Town	1.2 km	404	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	Yes
Dominican CollegeWicklow Town	2.0 km	461	Girls	Secondary	Free	No	No
Avondale Community CollegeRathdrum	12.7 km	644	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes
Colaiste Chraobh AbhannKilcoole	12.8 km	778	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	No
Greystones Community CollegeGreystones	16.4 km	765	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	No

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Burkeen
Wicklow Town
Co Wicklow
A67TV21

Principal: Padraig Donoghue on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0404 61863
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.colaistechillmhantain.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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