Who is the principal of Coláiste Chiaráin?

Mark Neville is the principal of Coláiste Chiaráin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Chiaráin a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Chiaráin takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Chiaráin fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Chiaráin 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 Coláiste Chiaráin?

Coláiste Chiaráin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare Wicklow ETB Archbishop of Dublin.

Does Coláiste Chiaráin teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Chiaráin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Chiaráin a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Chiaráin is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Chiaráin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chiaráin's roll number, 91371B, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chiaráin?

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

Coláiste Chiaráin

Leixlip, Co. Kildare

676 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

676 students: 340 girls and 336 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 136
2nd year: 117
3rd year: 111
TY: 80
5th year: 99
6th year: 133

Transition Year: 80 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). 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

Coláiste Chiaráin is a community school in Leixlip, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 RW14). Coláiste Chiaráin has 676 students: 336 boys and 340 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 336 boys, 340 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB Archbishop of Dublin
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 91371B

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Chiaráin?: Coláiste Chiaráin is a community school in Leixlip, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 RW14).
How many students go to Coláiste Chiaráin?: Coláiste Chiaráin has 676 students: 336 boys and 340 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Chiaráin?: Mark Neville is the principal of Coláiste Chiaráin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Chiaráin a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Chiaráin takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Chiaráin fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Chiaráin 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 Coláiste Chiaráin?: Coláiste Chiaráin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare Wicklow ETB Archbishop of Dublin.
Does Coláiste Chiaráin teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Chiaráin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Chiaráin have Transition Year?: 80 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Chiaráin a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Chiaráin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Chiaráin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chiaráin's roll number, 91371B, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chiaráin?: The closest is Confey Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Chiaráin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste ChiaráinThis school		676	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Confey Community CollegeLeixlip	1.0 km	934	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge	3.4 km	712	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Salesian CollegeCelbridge	3.5 km	880	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Lucan Community CollegeLucan	3.7 km	966	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Adamstown Community CollegeLucan	3.9 km	981	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
St Joseph's CollegeLucan	4.0 km	934	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Celbridge Road
Leixlip
Co. Kildare
W23RW14

Principal: Mark Neville on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 624 3226
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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