Athboy Community School
Athboy, Co. Meath
681 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
681 students: 300 girls and 381 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 145
- 2nd year
- 119
- 3rd year
- 133
- TY
- 80
- 5th year
- 107
- 6th year
- 97
Transition Year: 80 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). 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
Athboy Community School is a community school in Athboy, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 XY73). Athboy Community School has 681 students: 381 boys and 300 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 381 boys, 300 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
- No
- Roll number
- 91517D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Athboy Community School?
- Athboy Community School is a community school in Athboy, Co. Meath (Eircode C15 XY73).
- How many students go to Athboy Community School?
- Athboy Community School has 681 students: 381 boys and 300 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Athboy Community School?
- Clare Garrihy is the principal of Athboy Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Athboy Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Athboy Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Athboy Community School fee-paying?
- No. Athboy 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 Athboy Community School?
- Athboy Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB Bishop of Meath.
- Does Athboy Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Athboy Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Athboy Community School have Transition Year?
- 80 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (133). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Athboy Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Athboy Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Athboy Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Athboy Community School's roll number, 91517D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Athboy Community School?
- The closest is Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athboy Community SchoolThis school | 681 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnÁth Buí | 3.6 km | 140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Ciaran's Community SchoolKells | 11.3 km | 619 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireTrim | 11.6 km | 814 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Eureka Secondary SchoolKells | 11.7 km | 735 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Boyne Community SchoolTrim | 12.0 km | 1,008 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's Classical SchoolNavan | 14.6 km | 967 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
AthboyCo Meath
C15XY73
- Principal: Clare Garrihy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 046 948 7894
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: athboycs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- O'Growney National School900 m
- Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh3.7 km
- SN an Rath Mhor4.1 km
- St. Dympna's National School6.1 km
- SN Cill Bhrighde7.2 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 Athboy Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar