Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin
Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork
302 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
302 students: 161 girls and 141 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 49
- 2nd year
- 62
- 3rd year
- 64
- TY
- 45
- 5th year
- 45
- 6th year
- 37
Transition Year: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). 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
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin is a community college (etb) in Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 XV78). Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin has 302 students: 141 boys and 161 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 141 boys, 161 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76273O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin?
- Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin is a community college (etb) in Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 XV78).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin?
- Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin has 302 students: 141 boys and 161 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin?
- Donnchadh Ó Cróinín is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin 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 Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin?
- Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin have Transition Year?
- 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (64). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin's roll number, 76273O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin?
- The closest is Carrigaline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui LeighinThis school | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Carrigaline Community SchoolCarrigaline | 1.4 km | 1,072 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Edmund Rice CollegeCarrigaline | 2.4 km | 580 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| St Francis Capuchin CollegeRochestown | 5.1 km | 730 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Peter's Community SchoolPassage West | 6.1 km | 354 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Douglas Community SchoolCork | 6.5 km | 605 | Boys | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 7.0 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí LeighinÁrd na Cloiche
Carraig Uí Leighin
P43XV78
- Principal: Donnchadh Ó Cróinín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 437 2901
- Email: [email protected]
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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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