Ballincollig Community School
Ballincollig, Co. Cork
987 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
987 students: 471 girls and 516 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 163
- 2nd year
- 159
- 3rd year
- 167
- TY
- 146
- 5th year
- 188
- 6th year
- 164
Transition Year: 146 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
Ballincollig Community School is a community school in Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 E030). Ballincollig Community School has 987 students: 516 boys and 471 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 516 boys, 471 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91386O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballincollig Community School?
- Ballincollig Community School is a community school in Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Eircode P31 E030).
- How many students go to Ballincollig Community School?
- Ballincollig Community School has 987 students: 516 boys and 471 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballincollig Community School?
- Cyril Desmond is the principal of Ballincollig Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballincollig Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballincollig Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballincollig Community School fee-paying?
- No. Ballincollig 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 Ballincollig Community School?
- Ballincollig Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Bishop of Cork and Ross.
- Does Ballincollig Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Ballincollig Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballincollig Community School have Transition Year?
- 146 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 Ballincollig Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Ballincollig Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ballincollig Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballincollig Community School's roll number, 91386O, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballincollig Community School?
- The closest is Le Cheile Secondary School Ballincollig. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballincollig Community SchoolThis school | 987 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Le Cheile Secondary School BallincolligBallincollig | 100 m | 254 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste ChoilmBallincollig | 1.5 km | 1,357 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| Bishopstown Community SchoolCork | 5.3 km | 306 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil Mhuire gan SmalBlarney | 5.5 km | 1,124 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Mount Mercy CollegeCork | 5.8 km | 811 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste an Spioraid NaoimhCork | 5.8 km | 715 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
InnishmoreBallincollig
Co. Cork
P31E030
- Principal: Cyril Desmond on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 487 1740
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.balcs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Scoil Barra300 m
- Our Lady of Good Counsel NS400 m
- Scoil Naomh Mhuire C800 m
- SN Naomh Eoin B900 m
- Gael Scoil ui Riordain1.9 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 Ballincollig Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar