Colaiste na hInse
Coast Road, Bettystown, Co. Meath
1,021 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
1,021 students: 469 girls and 552 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 159
- 2nd year
- 161
- 3rd year
- 176
- TY
- 160
- 5th year
- 174
- 6th year
- 191
Transition Year: 160 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
Colaiste na hInse is a community college (etb) in Coast Road, Bettystown, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 NY30). Colaiste na hInse has 1,021 students: 552 boys and 469 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 552 boys, 469 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76103M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste na hInse?
- Colaiste na hInse is a community college (etb) in Coast Road, Bettystown, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 NY30).
- How many students go to Colaiste na hInse?
- Colaiste na hInse has 1,021 students: 552 boys and 469 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste na hInse?
- Eilis Flood is the principal of Colaiste na hInse, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste na hInse a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste na hInse takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste na hInse fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste na hInse 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 Colaiste na hInse?
- Colaiste na hInse has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Colaiste na hInse teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste na hInse teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste na hInse have Transition Year?
- 160 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 Colaiste na hInse a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste na hInse is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste na hInse's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste na hInse's roll number, 76103M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste na hInse?
- The closest is Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste na hInseThis school | 1,021 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 3.9 km | 520 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda | 4.8 km | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 6.2 km | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Franciscan CollegeGormanston | 6.5 km | 321 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda | 6.7 km | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 6.7 km | 717 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Coast Road, BettystownCo Meath
A92NY30
- Principal: Eilis Flood on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 981 3335
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Oilibheir Naofa200 m
- Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh400 m
- S N Realt na Mara (B)2.7 km
- S N Realt na Mara (C)2.7 km
- SN Cros Ban3.5 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 Colaiste na hInse for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar