Who is the principal of Coláiste na Mí?

Louise Kearns is the principal of Coláiste na Mí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste na Mí a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste na Mí takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste na Mí fee-paying?

No. Coláiste na Mí 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 na Mí?

Coláiste na Mí has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.

Does Coláiste na Mí teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste na Mí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste na Mí a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste na Mí is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste na Mí's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Mí's roll number, 76173K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Mí?

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

Coláiste na Mí

Navan, Co. Meath

913 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

913 students: 349 girls and 564 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 167
2nd year: 169
3rd year: 178
TY: 70
5th year: 176
6th year: 153

Transition Year: 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (178). 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 na Mí is a community college (etb) in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 T028). Coláiste na Mí has 913 students: 564 boys and 349 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 564 boys, 349 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: 76173K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste na Mí?: Coláiste na Mí is a community college (etb) in Navan, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 T028).
How many students go to Coláiste na Mí?: Coláiste na Mí has 913 students: 564 boys and 349 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste na Mí?: Louise Kearns is the principal of Coláiste na Mí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste na Mí a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste na Mí takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste na Mí fee-paying?: No. Coláiste na Mí 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 na Mí?: Coláiste na Mí has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
Does Coláiste na Mí teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste na Mí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste na Mí have Transition Year?: 70 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (178). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste na Mí a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste na Mí is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste na Mí's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Mí's roll number, 76173K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Mí?: The closest is Loreto Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste na Mí compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste na MíThis school		913	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolNavan	2.0 km	920	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Beaufort CollegeNavan	2.1 km	926	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,Navan	2.6 km	682	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
St Patrick's Classical SchoolNavan	3.3 km	967	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct	No	No
Boyne Community SchoolTrim	13.5 km	1,008	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTrim	13.6 km	814	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Johnstown Educational Campus
Johnstown
Navan
Co Meath
C15T028

Principal: Louise Kearns on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 901 2130
Email: [email protected]
Website: colaistenami.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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