Shannon Comprehensive School
Shannon, Co. Clare
765 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY optional
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Students this year
765 students: 363 girls and 402 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 132
- 2nd year
- 137
- 3rd year
- 140
- TY
- 84
- 5th year
- 161
- 6th year
- 111
Transition Year: 84 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (140). 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
Shannon Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Shannon, Co. Clare (Eircode V14 Y434). Shannon Comprehensive School has 765 students: 402 boys and 363 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 402 boys, 363 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
- 81007U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Shannon Comprehensive School?
- Shannon Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Shannon, Co. Clare (Eircode V14 Y434).
- How many students go to Shannon Comprehensive School?
- Shannon Comprehensive School has 765 students: 402 boys and 363 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Shannon Comprehensive School?
- Mary Costello is the principal of Shannon Comprehensive School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Shannon Comprehensive School a mixed school?
- Yes. Shannon Comprehensive School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Shannon Comprehensive School fee-paying?
- No. Shannon 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 Shannon Comprehensive School?
- Shannon Comprehensive School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
- Does Shannon Comprehensive School teach through Irish?
- No. Shannon Comprehensive School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Shannon Comprehensive School have Transition Year?
- 84 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (140). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Shannon Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
- No. Shannon Comprehensive School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Shannon Comprehensive School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Shannon Comprehensive School's roll number, 81007U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Shannon Comprehensive School?
- The closest is St Caimin's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolThis school | 765 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Caimin's Community SchoolShannon | 1.2 km | 794 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Salesian Secondary CollegePallaskenry | 6.6 km | 746 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Colaiste MhuireAskeaton | 13.2 km | 268 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mungret Community CollegeLimerick | 15.5 km | 991 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St John Bosco Community CollegeEnnis | 15.6 km | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick | 15.7 km | 508 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
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Contact
ShannonCo Clare
V14Y434
- Principal: Mary Costello on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 361 428
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Donncha Rua200 m
- Naomh Tola400 m
- St Conaires NS600 m
- Shannon Airport 1 NS900 m
- Shannon Airport No 2 NS1.2 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 Shannon Comprehensive School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar