Gallen Community School
Ferbane, Co. Offaly
441 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY
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Students this year
441 students: 208 girls and 233 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 69
- 2nd year
- 71
- 3rd year
- 73
- TY
- 70
- 5th year
- 80
- 6th year
- 78
Transition Year: 70 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
Gallen Community School is a community school in Ferbane, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 N8P8). Gallen Community School has 441 students: 233 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 233 boys, 208 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Laois & Offaly ETB Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91515W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gallen Community School?
- Gallen Community School is a community school in Ferbane, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 N8P8).
- How many students go to Gallen Community School?
- Gallen Community School has 441 students: 233 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gallen Community School?
- Garrett Buckley is the principal of Gallen Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gallen Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Gallen Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gallen Community School fee-paying?
- No. Gallen 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 Gallen Community School?
- Gallen Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Laois & Offaly ETB Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
- Does Gallen Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Gallen Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Gallen Community School have Transition Year?
- 70 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 Gallen Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Gallen Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gallen Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gallen Community School's roll number, 91515W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gallen Community School?
- The closest is Coláiste Naomh Cormac. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallen Community SchoolThis school | 441 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Naomh CormacKilcormac | 12.4 km | 316 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Banagher CollegeBanagher | 13.9 km | 556 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Killina Presentation Secondary SchoolTullamore | 15.5 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Moate Community SchoolMoate | 15.7 km | 913 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaClara | 16.5 km | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | Yes |
| Coláiste ChiaráinAthlone | 18.6 km | 1,040 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Main StreetFerbane
Co. Offaly
R42N8P8
- Principal: Garrett Buckley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 645 3600
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gallencs.com
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Primary schools nearby
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- St. Cynoc's National School300 m
- SN Naomh Callin4.9 km
- SN Lomchluana5.9 km
- High St Mixed NS6.1 km
- St Marys National School6.2 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 Gallen Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar