St Attracta's Community School

Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

735 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY

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Students this year

735 students: 353 girls and 382 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
133
2nd year
126
3rd year
117
TY
104
5th year
134
6th year
121

Transition Year: 104 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

St Attracta's Community School is a community school in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 KT21). St Attracta's Community School has 735 students: 382 boys and 353 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 382 boys, 353 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Inter-denominational
Patron
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Bishop of Achonry
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
91512Q

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Attracta's Community School?
St Attracta's Community School is a community school in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 KT21).
How many students go to St Attracta's Community School?
St Attracta's Community School has 735 students: 382 boys and 353 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of St Attracta's Community School?
Eimear Golden is the principal of St Attracta's Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is St Attracta's Community School a mixed school?
Yes. St Attracta's Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is St Attracta's Community School fee-paying?
No. St Attracta's 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 St Attracta's Community School?
St Attracta's Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Bishop of Achonry.
Does St Attracta's Community School teach through Irish?
No. St Attracta's Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does St Attracta's Community School have Transition Year?
104 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 St Attracta's Community School a DEIS school?
No. St Attracta's Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Attracta's Community School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Attracta's Community School's roll number, 91512Q, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near St Attracta's Community School?
The closest is St Joseph's Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

St Attracta's Community School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
St Attracta's Community SchoolThis school 735 Mixed Community school Free None found yet No No
St Joseph's Community CollegeCharlestown 10.7 km 223 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Corran CollegeBallymote 16.5 km 154 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Coláiste MuireBallymote 16.7 km 325 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov No No
Scoil Muire Agus PadraigSwinford 17.7 km 394 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov No Yes
St Nathy's CollegeBallaghaderreen 20.4 km 687 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No Yes
St Marys CollegeBallysadare 23.8 km 264 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No

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Tubbercurry
Co. Sligo
F91KT21

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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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