Who is the principal of Community School?

Patrick Murphy is the principal of Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Community School fee-paying?

No. Community 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 Community School?

Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB Presentation Sisters.

Does Community School teach through Irish?

No. Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Community School's roll number, 91360T, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Community School?

The closest is Heywood Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Community School

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

634 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

634 students: 297 girls and 337 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 111
2nd year: 103
3rd year: 111
TY: 103
5th year: 109
6th year: 97

Transition Year: 103 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

Community School is a community school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 AF5Y). Community School has 634 students: 337 boys and 297 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 337 boys, 297 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB Presentation Sisters
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91360T

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Community School?: Community School is a community school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 AF5Y).
How many students go to Community School?: Community School has 634 students: 337 boys and 297 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Community School?: Patrick Murphy is the principal of Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Community School fee-paying?: No. Community 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 Community School?: Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB Presentation Sisters.
Does Community School teach through Irish?: No. Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Community School have Transition Year?: 103 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 Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Community School's roll number, 91360T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Community School?: The closest is Heywood Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Community SchoolThis school		634	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Heywood Community SchoolPortlaoise	10.7 km	749	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Kilkenny CollegeKilkenny	15.3 km	928	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Christian Brothers College KilkennyKilkenny	16.0 km	816	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolKilkenny	16.4 km	947	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste Pobail OsraíCill Chainnigh	17.4 km	214	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	Yes	No
City Vocational SchoolKilkenny	17.5 km	300	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	Yes

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Contact

Castlecomer
Co Kilkenny
R95AF5Y

Principal: Patrick Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 444 1447
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.castlecomercs.com
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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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