Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Baile Chláir, Co. Galway
1,269 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
1,269 students: 550 girls and 719 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 220
- 2nd year
- 224
- 3rd year
- 218
- TY
- 192
- 5th year
- 227
- 6th year
- 188
Transition Year: 192 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 Bhaile Chláir is a community college (etb) in Baile Chláir, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 XY8V). Coláiste Bhaile Chláir has 1,269 students: 719 boys and 550 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 719 boys, 550 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Galway & Roscommon ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76233C
- 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 Bhaile Chláir?
- Coláiste Bhaile Chláir is a community college (etb) in Baile Chláir, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 XY8V).
- How many students go to Coláiste Bhaile Chláir?
- Coláiste Bhaile Chláir has 1,269 students: 719 boys and 550 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir?
- Alan Mongey is the principal of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Bhaile Chláir a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Bhaile Chláir fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 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 Bhaile Chláir?
- Coláiste Bhaile Chláir has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Coláiste Bhaile Chláir teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Bhaile Chláir have Transition Year?
- 192 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 Bhaile Chláir a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Bhaile Chláir's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Bhaile Chláir's roll number, 76233C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Bhaile Chláir?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin 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 Bhaile ChláirThis school | 1,269 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway | 6.7 km | 710 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Calasanctius CollegeOranmore | 7.5 km | 906 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Galway Community CollegeGalway | 8.6 km | 395 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary SchoolGalway | 10.3 km | 379 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeGalway | 10.7 km | 791 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Iognáid S.J.Gaillimh | 11.0 km | 637 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
LakeviewBaile Chláir
H91XY8V
- Principal: Alan Mongey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 799 001
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistebhailechlair.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- S N Chlair na Gaillimhe700 m
- Claregalway Educate Together NS1.5 km
- SN Cearn Mor3.1 km
- SN Naomh Padraig4.1 km
- SN an Bhain Mhoir4.6 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 Bhaile Chláir for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar