Who is the principal of Castlerea Community School?

Eileen Ryan is the principal of Castlerea Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Castlerea Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Castlerea Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Castlerea Community School fee-paying?

No. Castlerea 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 Castlerea Community School?

Castlerea Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy.

Does Castlerea Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Castlerea Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Castlerea 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 Castlerea Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlerea Community School's roll number, 91493P, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Castlerea Community School?

The closest is St Nathy's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Castlerea Community School

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

389 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

389 students: 197 girls and 192 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 80
2nd year: 76
3rd year: 67
TY: 25
5th year: 72
6th year: 69

Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (67). 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

Castlerea Community School is a community school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 ER02). Castlerea Community School has 389 students: 192 boys and 197 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 192 boys, 197 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91493P

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Castlerea Community School?: Castlerea Community School is a community school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 ER02).
How many students go to Castlerea Community School?: Castlerea Community School has 389 students: 192 boys and 197 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Castlerea Community School?: Eileen Ryan is the principal of Castlerea Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Castlerea Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Castlerea Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Castlerea Community School fee-paying?: No. Castlerea 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 Castlerea Community School?: Castlerea Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy.
Does Castlerea Community School teach through Irish?: No. Castlerea Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Castlerea Community School have Transition Year?: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (67). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Castlerea Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Castlerea 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 Castlerea Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlerea Community School's roll number, 91493P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Castlerea Community School?: The closest is St Nathy's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Castlerea Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castlerea Community SchoolThis school		389	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	Yes
St Nathy's CollegeBallaghaderreen	16.6 km	687	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	Yes
Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy	18.4 km	433	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
Ballyhaunis Community SchoolBallyhaunis	19.5 km	717	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	Yes
Elphin Community CollegeCastlerea	20.4 km	206	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	No
Dunmore Community SchoolDunmore	23.6 km	367	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
Mercy CollegeRoscommon Town	24.3 km	505	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No

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Contact

Castlerea
Co. Roscommon
F45ER02

Principal: Eileen Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 962 0177
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.castlereacs.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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