Coláiste Cholmcille
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
682 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
682 students: 311 girls and 371 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 111
- 2nd year
- 143
- 3rd year
- 115
- TY
- 88
- 5th year
- 130
- 6th year
- 95
Transition Year: 88 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (115). 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
Coláiste Cholmcille is a community school in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 NW62). Coláiste Cholmcille has 682 students: 371 boys and 311 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 371 boys, 311 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe & Bishop of Clogher
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 91506V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Cholmcille?
- Coláiste Cholmcille is a community school in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 NW62).
- How many students go to Coláiste Cholmcille?
- Coláiste Cholmcille has 682 students: 371 boys and 311 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Cholmcille?
- Cora Feeney is the principal of Coláiste Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Cholmcille a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Cholmcille takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Cholmcille fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Cholmcille 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 Coláiste Cholmcille?
- Coláiste Cholmcille has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe & Bishop of Clogher.
- Does Coláiste Cholmcille teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Cholmcille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Cholmcille have Transition Year?
- 88 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (115). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste Cholmcille a DEIS school?
- Yes. Coláiste Cholmcille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Coláiste Cholmcille's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Cholmcille's roll number, 91506V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Cholmcille?
- The closest is Magh Ene College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste CholmcilleThis school | 682 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Magh Ene CollegeBundoran | 6.9 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Abbey Vocational SchoolDonegal Town | 16.8 km | 999 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Catherine's Vocational SchoolKillybegs | 22.2 km | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Clare's Comprehensive SchoolManorhamilton | 22.4 km | 504 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Grange Post Primary SchoolGrange | 25.1 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open day, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 30.6 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
College StBallyshannon
Co Donegal
F94NW62
- Principal: Cora Feeney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 985 8288
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ccbs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Naomh Chaitriona200 m
- Gaelscoil Eirne400 m
- Kilbarron NS500 m
- Holy Family National School600 m
- SN an Br M O Cleirigh3.4 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 Coláiste Cholmcille for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar