Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
646 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
646 students: 313 girls and 333 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 119
- 2nd year
- 98
- 3rd year
- 116
- TY
- 78
- 5th year
- 98
- 6th year
- 137
Transition Year: 78 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (116). 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
Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine is a community school in Kenmare, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 K580). Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine has 646 students: 333 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 333 boys, 313 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kerry ETB Sisters of St Clare
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91503P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine?
- Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine is a community school in Kenmare, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 K580).
- How many students go to Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine?
- Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine has 646 students: 333 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine?
- Dermot John Healy is the principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine a mixed school?
- Yes. Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine takes both boys and girls.
- Is Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine fee-paying?
- No. Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine 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 Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine?
- Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB Sisters of St Clare.
- Does Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine teach through Irish?
- No. Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine have Transition Year?
- 78 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (116). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine a DEIS school?
- No. Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine's roll number, 91503P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine?
- The closest is St. Brigid's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pobalscoil Inbhear ScéineThis school | 646 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Brigid's Secondary SchoolKillarney | 20.1 km | 789 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| St. Brendan's CollegeCill Airne | 20.3 km | 871 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Killarney Community CollegeKillarney | 20.4 km | 469 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 12 Nov | No | Yes |
| Scoil MhuireBéal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh | 24.2 km | 109 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Coláiste Pobail BheanntraíBantry | 25.0 km | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| Community College KillorglinKillorglin | 27.8 km | 285 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
KenmareCo. Kerry
V93 K580
V93K580
- Principal: Dermot John Healy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 064 664 0846
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: kenmarecs.com
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Johns NS200 m
- Cahir National School4.0 km
- Tulloha National School7.3 km
- Kilgarvan Central Schl10.0 km
- S N Réalt na Mara14.3 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 Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar