Boyne Community School
Trim, Co. Meath
1,008 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
1,008 students: 238 girls and 770 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 168
- 2nd year
- 189
- 3rd year
- 187
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 197
- 6th year
- 171
Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (187). 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
Boyne Community School is a community school in Trim, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 RK79). Boyne Community School has 1,008 students: 770 boys and 238 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 770 boys, 238 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB Bishop of Meath
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 91508C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Boyne Community School?
- Boyne Community School is a community school in Trim, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 RK79).
- How many students go to Boyne Community School?
- Boyne Community School has 1,008 students: 770 boys and 238 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Boyne Community School?
- Jean Ryan is the principal of Boyne Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Boyne Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Boyne Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Boyne Community School fee-paying?
- No. Boyne 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 Boyne Community School?
- Boyne Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB Bishop of Meath.
- Does Boyne Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Boyne Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Boyne Community School have Transition Year?
- 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (187). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Boyne Community School a DEIS school?
- Yes. Boyne 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 Boyne Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Boyne Community School's roll number, 91508C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Boyne Community School?
- The closest is Scoil Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Community SchoolThis school | 1,008 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Scoil MhuireTrim | 400 m | 814 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnÁth Buí | 9.2 km | 140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Athboy Community SchoolAthboy | 12.0 km | 681 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Beaufort CollegeNavan | 12.3 km | 926 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's Classical SchoolNavan | 12.7 km | 967 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School, Navan,Navan | 12.7 km | 682 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
TrimCo. Meath
C15RK79
- Principal: Jean Ryan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 948 1654
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: boynecs.ie
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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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