Banagher College
Banagher, Co. Offaly
556 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
556 students: 287 girls and 269 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 89
- 2nd year
- 80
- 3rd year
- 97
- TY
- 88
- 5th year
- 98
- 6th year
- 104
Transition Year: 88 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
Banagher College is a community college (etb) in Banagher, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 WR22). Banagher College has 556 students: 269 boys and 287 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 269 boys, 287 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76105Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Banagher College?
- Banagher College is a community college (etb) in Banagher, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 WR22).
- How many students go to Banagher College?
- Banagher College has 556 students: 269 boys and 287 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Banagher College?
- Lily Kinahan is the principal of Banagher College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Banagher College a mixed school?
- Yes. Banagher College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Banagher College fee-paying?
- No. Banagher 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 Banagher College?
- Banagher College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB.
- Does Banagher College teach through Irish?
- No. Banagher College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Banagher College have Transition Year?
- 88 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 Banagher College a DEIS school?
- No. Banagher College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Banagher College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Banagher College's roll number, 76105Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Banagher College?
- The closest is St.Brendan's Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banagher CollegeThis school | 556 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St.Brendan's Community SchoolBirr | 10.2 km | 875 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Gallen Community SchoolFerbane | 13.9 km | 441 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Naomh CormacKilcormac | 17.8 km | 316 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Portumna Community SchoolPortumna | 18.7 km | 506 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Borrisokane Community CollegeBorrisokane | 22.4 km | 723 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Clonfert CollegeBallinasloe | 22.9 km | 926 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
BanagherCo. Offaly
R42WR22
- Principal: Lily Kinahan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 057 915 1323
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.bccns.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Rynaghs NS200 m
- St Cronans Mixed NS2.7 km
- Scoil Bhreandain Naofa7.1 km
- St Marys National School7.9 km
- SN Flannain Naofa8.2 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 Banagher College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar