Who is the principal of Carndonagh Community School?

John A Mc Guinness is the principal of Carndonagh Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Carndonagh Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Carndonagh Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Carndonagh Community School fee-paying?

No. Carndonagh 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 Carndonagh Community School?

Carndonagh Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Derry.

Does Carndonagh Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Carndonagh Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Carndonagh 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 Carndonagh Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carndonagh Community School's roll number, 91406R, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Carndonagh Community School?

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

Carndonagh Community School

Carndonagh, Co. Donegal

1,119 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

1,119 students: 566 girls and 553 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 165
2nd year: 179
3rd year: 200
TY: 118
5th year: 247
6th year: 210

Transition Year: 118 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (200). 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

Carndonagh Community School is a community school in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 VK61). Carndonagh Community School has 1,119 students: 553 boys and 566 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 553 boys, 566 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Donegal ETB Bishop of Derry
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91406R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Carndonagh Community School?: Carndonagh Community School is a community school in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 VK61).
How many students go to Carndonagh Community School?: Carndonagh Community School has 1,119 students: 553 boys and 566 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Carndonagh Community School?: John A Mc Guinness is the principal of Carndonagh Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Carndonagh Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Carndonagh Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Carndonagh Community School fee-paying?: No. Carndonagh 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 Carndonagh Community School?: Carndonagh Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Derry.
Does Carndonagh Community School teach through Irish?: No. Carndonagh Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Carndonagh Community School have Transition Year?: 118 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (200). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Carndonagh Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Carndonagh 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 Carndonagh Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carndonagh Community School's roll number, 91406R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Carndonagh Community School?: The closest is Moville Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Carndonagh Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Carndonagh Community SchoolThis school		1,119	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Moville Community CollegeMoville	15.5 km	648	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste EoghainBun Cranncha	16.5 km	13	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Crana CollegeBuncrana	17.4 km	585	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire Secondary SchoolBuncrana	17.7 km	885	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Mulroy CollegeLetterkenny	32.6 km	617	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open day, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Loreto Community SchoolMilford	33.1 km	810	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Carndonagh Community School
P.o. Box 4
Carndonagh
Co Donegal
F93VK61

Principal: John A Mc Guinness on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 937 4260
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.carndonaghcs.ie
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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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