St. Clare's Comprehensive School
Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
504 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY optional
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Students this year
504 students: 231 girls and 273 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 82
- 2nd year
- 89
- 3rd year
- 95
- TY
- 40
- 5th year
- 103
- 6th year
- 95
Transition Year: 40 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (95). 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
St. Clare's Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 FY82). St. Clare's Comprehensive School has 504 students: 273 boys and 231 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 273 boys, 231 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
- 81013P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St. Clare's Comprehensive School?
- St. Clare's Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 FY82).
- How many students go to St. Clare's Comprehensive School?
- St. Clare's Comprehensive School has 504 students: 273 boys and 231 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St. Clare's Comprehensive School?
- Maeve Kelly is the principal of St. Clare's Comprehensive School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St. Clare's Comprehensive School a mixed school?
- Yes. St. Clare's Comprehensive School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St. Clare's Comprehensive School fee-paying?
- No. St. Clare's 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 St. Clare's Comprehensive School?
- St. Clare's Comprehensive School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
- Does St. Clare's Comprehensive School teach through Irish?
- No. St. Clare's Comprehensive School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St. Clare's Comprehensive School have Transition Year?
- 40 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (95). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St. Clare's Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
- No. St. Clare's Comprehensive School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St. Clare's Comprehensive School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Clare's Comprehensive School's roll number, 81013P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St. Clare's Comprehensive School?
- The closest is Lough Allen 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clare's Comprehensive SchoolThis school | 504 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No | |
| Lough Allen CollegeDrumkeerin | 15.0 km | 144 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 18.5 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 18.8 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 19.2 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 20.0 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Magh Ene CollegeBundoran | 20.4 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
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Contact
ManorhamiltonCo. Leitrim
F91FY82
- Principal: Maeve Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 985 5087
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stclarescomprehensive.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Mastersons NS400 m
- St Clare's National School500 m
- Gaelscoil Chluainín500 m
- Glebe NS6.7 km
- St Michaels NS7.1 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
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