St Ciaran's Community School
Kells, Co. Meath
619 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
619 students: 106 girls and 513 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 114
- 2nd year
- 103
- 3rd year
- 111
- TY
- 72
- 5th year
- 121
- 6th year
- 98
Transition Year: 72 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
St Ciaran's Community School is a community school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 N677). St Ciaran's Community School has 619 students: 513 boys and 106 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 513 boys, 106 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91456J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Ciaran's Community School?
- St Ciaran's Community School is a community school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 N677).
- How many students go to St Ciaran's Community School?
- St Ciaran's Community School has 619 students: 513 boys and 106 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Ciaran's Community School?
- Cara Mcloughlin is the principal of St Ciaran's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Ciaran's Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Ciaran's Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Ciaran's Community School fee-paying?
- No. St Ciaran's 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 St Ciaran's Community School?
- St Ciaran's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers.
- Does St Ciaran's Community School teach through Irish?
- No. St Ciaran's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Ciaran's Community School have Transition Year?
- 72 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (111). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Ciaran's Community School a DEIS school?
- No. St Ciaran's Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Ciaran's Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Ciaran's Community School's roll number, 91456J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Ciaran's Community School?
- The closest is Eureka Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ciaran's Community SchoolThis school | 619 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Eureka Secondary SchoolKells | 1.2 km | 735 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Athboy Community SchoolAthboy | 11.3 km | 681 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnÁth Buí | 11.6 km | 140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| O'Carolan CollegeNobber | 13.4 km | 725 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's Classical SchoolNavan | 13.9 km | 967 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,Navan | 14.6 km | 682 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Navan RdKells
Co Meath
A82N677
- Principal: Cara Mcloughlin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 924 1551
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stciaranscs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- Scoil Cholmcille100 m
- Our Lady of Mercy NS200 m
- Kells Parochial NS300 m
- SN Bhrighde4.5 km
- Drumbarragh NS4.5 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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