Who is the principal of Gort Community School?

Brian Crossan is the principal of Gort Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Gort Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Gort Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Gort Community School fee-paying?

No. Gort 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 Gort Community School?

Gort Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora.

Does Gort Community School teach through Irish?

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

Is Gort Community School a DEIS school?

No. Gort Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gort Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gort Community School's roll number, 91498C, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Gort Community School?

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

Gort Community School

Gort, Co. Galway

1,043 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

1,043 students: 465 girls and 578 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 185
2nd year: 184
3rd year: 183
TY: 129
5th year: 185
6th year: 177

Transition Year: 129 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (183). 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

Gort Community School is a community school in Gort, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C9K1). Gort Community School has 1,043 students: 578 boys and 465 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 578 boys, 465 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 91498C

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gort Community School?: Gort Community School is a community school in Gort, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C9K1).
How many students go to Gort Community School?: Gort Community School has 1,043 students: 578 boys and 465 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Gort Community School?: Brian Crossan is the principal of Gort Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Gort Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Gort Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Gort Community School fee-paying?: No. Gort 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 Gort Community School?: Gort Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora.
Does Gort Community School teach through Irish?: No. Gort Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Gort Community School have Transition Year?: 129 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (183). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Gort Community School a DEIS school?: No. Gort Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gort Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gort Community School's roll number, 91498C, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Gort Community School?: The closest is Seamount College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Gort Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gort Community SchoolThis school		1,043	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Seamount CollegeKinvara	11.9 km	628	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 4 Nov	No	No
St. Joseph's Secondary School TullaEnnis	22.3 km	727	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea	22.5 km	749	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No
St Brigids CollegeLoughrea	22.5 km	751	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Calasanctius CollegeOranmore	24.3 km	906	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Scariff Community CollegeScariff	25.5 km	429	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Gort
Co. Galway
H91C9K1

Principal: Brian Crossan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 632 163
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gortcs.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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