Moate Community School
Moate, Co. Westmeath
913 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
913 students: 472 girls and 441 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 154
- 2nd year
- 145
- 3rd year
- 173
- TY
- 164
- 5th year
- 144
- 6th year
- 133
Transition Year: 164 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
Moate Community School is a community school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 DY70). Moate Community School has 913 students: 441 boys and 472 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 441 boys, 472 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Longford & Westmeath ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province)
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91501L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Moate Community School?
- Moate Community School is a community school in Moate, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 DY70).
- How many students go to Moate Community School?
- Moate Community School has 913 students: 441 boys and 472 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Moate Community School?
- Thomas Patrick Lowry is the principal of Moate Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Moate Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Moate Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Moate Community School fee-paying?
- No. Moate 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 Moate Community School?
- Moate Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB Carmelite Order (Irish Province).
- Does Moate Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Moate Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Moate Community School have Transition Year?
- 164 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 Moate Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Moate Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Moate Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Moate Community School's roll number, 91501L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Moate Community School?
- The closest is Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moate Community SchoolThis school | 913 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaClara | 9.8 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Athlone Community CollegeAthlone | 13.3 km | 1,117 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's BowerAthlone | 13.3 km | 630 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct | No | No |
| Marist CollegeAthlone | 13.6 km | 610 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Gallen Community SchoolFerbane | 15.7 km | 441 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Meán Scoil an ChlochairKilbeggan | 16.4 km | 740 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Church StreetMoate
Co Westmeath
N37DY70
- Principal: Thomas Patrick Lowry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 648 1350
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: moatecs.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Bl Oliver Plunkett NS100 m
- St Brigid's Primary School200 m
- An Ghrianan NS4.1 km
- SN Mhanachain4.7 km
- Cill Cleithe NS6.0 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 Moate Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar