Coláiste Pobail Acla
Westport, Co. Mayo
232 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
232 students: 126 girls and 106 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 23
- 2nd year
- 49
- 3rd year
- 29
- TY
- 43
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 35
Transition Year: 43 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
Coláiste Pobail Acla is a community college (etb) in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 CP49). Coláiste Pobail Acla has 232 students: 106 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 106 boys, 126 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 76150V
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Pobail Acla?
- Coláiste Pobail Acla is a community college (etb) in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 CP49).
- How many students go to Coláiste Pobail Acla?
- Coláiste Pobail Acla has 232 students: 106 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Acla?
- Jason Ó Mongáin is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Acla, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Acla a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Pobail Acla takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Pobail Acla fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Acla 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 Acla?
- Coláiste Pobail Acla has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Acla teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Pobail Acla teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Pobail Acla have Transition Year?
- 43 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 Coláiste Pobail Acla a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Pobail Acla is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Pobail Acla's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Pobail Acla's roll number, 76150V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Pobail Acla?
- The closest is Sancta Maria 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 AclaThis school | 232 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Sancta Maria CollegeLouisburgh | 20.0 km | 571 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sacred Heart SchoolWestport | 29.9 km | 530 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Rice CollegeWestport | 30.1 km | 615 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolBelmullet via Ballina | 31.6 km | 265 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Brendan's CollegeBelmullet | 31.7 km | 357 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Colaiste ChomainBallina | 40.0 km | 29 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
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Contact
Achill SoundWestport
Co. Mayo
F28CP49
- Principal: Jason Ó Mongáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 098 45139
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: colaistepobailacla.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Achill Sound Convent NS1.0 km
- SN Naomh Padraig Saile2.7 km
- S N Toin na Gaoithe4.5 km
- Drumgallagh NS8.4 km
- S N Realt na Mara8.7 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 Acla for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar