Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad
Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare
154 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
154 students: 89 girls and 65 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 31
- 2nd year
- 13
- 3rd year
- 30
- TY
- 29
- 5th year
- 30
- 6th year
- 21
Transition Year: 29 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
Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad is a community college (etb) in Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 V9P2). Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad has 154 students: 65 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 65 boys, 89 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Kildare & Wicklow ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76554W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
- Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad is a community college (etb) in Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 V9P2).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
- Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad has 154 students: 65 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
- Mícheál Ó Ceoinín is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad 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 Mhaigh Nuad?
- Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad have Transition Year?
- 29 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 Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad's roll number, 76554W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
- The closest is Maynooth Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadThis school | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Maynooth Community CollegeMaynooth | 1.5 km | 1,013 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Maynooth Post Primary SchoolMaynooth | 1.6 km | 1,018 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Salesian CollegeCelbridge | 3.8 km | 880 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge | 3.9 km | 712 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil DaraKilcock | 5.6 km | 828 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Wolstan's Community SchoolCelbridge | 5.7 km | 846 | Girls | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Manor MillsMaigh Nuad
W23V9P2
- Principal: Mícheál Ó Ceoinín on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 505 4386
- 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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