Tarbert Comprehensive School
Listowel, Co. Kerry
546 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY optional
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Students this year
546 students: 269 girls and 277 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 84
- 2nd year
- 107
- 3rd year
- 99
- TY
- 68
- 5th year
- 94
- 6th year
- 94
Transition Year: 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (99). 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
Tarbert Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 WD66). Tarbert Comprehensive School has 546 students: 277 boys and 269 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 277 boys, 269 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Minister for Education
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 81006S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Tarbert Comprehensive School?
- Tarbert Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 WD66).
- How many students go to Tarbert Comprehensive School?
- Tarbert Comprehensive School has 546 students: 277 boys and 269 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Tarbert Comprehensive School?
- Richard Prendiville is the principal of Tarbert Comprehensive School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Tarbert Comprehensive School a mixed school?
- Yes. Tarbert Comprehensive School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Tarbert Comprehensive School fee-paying?
- No. Tarbert Comprehensive School 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 Tarbert Comprehensive School?
- Tarbert Comprehensive School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
- Does Tarbert Comprehensive School teach through Irish?
- No. Tarbert Comprehensive School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Tarbert Comprehensive School have Transition Year?
- 68 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (99). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Tarbert Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
- No. Tarbert Comprehensive School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Tarbert Comprehensive School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tarbert Comprehensive School's roll number, 81006S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Tarbert Comprehensive School?
- The closest is Kilrush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbert Comprehensive SchoolThis school | 546 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Kilrush Community SchoolKilrush | 10.1 km | 343 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste na RíochtaListowel | 15.4 km | 178 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | Yes |
| St. Michael's CollegeListowel | 15.4 km | 347 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolListowel | 16.0 km | 341 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Michael's Community CollegeKilmihil | 17.3 km | 283 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolBallybunion | 20.7 km | 349 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
TarbertListowel
Co Kerry
V31WD66
- Principal: Richard Prendiville on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 068 36105
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.tarbertcomprehensive.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Tarbert National School700 m
- Burrane NS6.0 km
- SN an Leana Mhoir6.0 km
- St Fergus Primary School6.9 km
- S N Oilibhear Naofa7.2 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 Tarbert Comprehensive School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar