Ballymakenny College
Drogheda, Co. Louth
998 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
998 students: 489 girls and 509 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 181
- 2nd year
- 179
- 3rd year
- 178
- TY
- 131
- 5th year
- 170
- 6th year
- 159
Transition Year: 131 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (178). 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
Ballymakenny College is a community school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 XET2). Ballymakenny College has 998 students: 509 boys and 489 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 509 boys, 489 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB Educate Together
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91573N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballymakenny College?
- Ballymakenny College is a community school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 XET2).
- How many students go to Ballymakenny College?
- Ballymakenny College has 998 students: 509 boys and 489 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballymakenny College?
- Alan Mynes is the principal of Ballymakenny College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballymakenny College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballymakenny College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballymakenny College fee-paying?
- No. Ballymakenny College 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 Ballymakenny College?
- Ballymakenny College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB Educate Together.
- Does Ballymakenny College teach through Irish?
- No. Ballymakenny College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballymakenny College have Transition Year?
- 131 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (178). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ballymakenny College a DEIS school?
- No. Ballymakenny College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ballymakenny College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballymakenny College's roll number, 91573N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballymakenny College?
- The closest is St. Joseph's C.B.S.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymakenny CollegeThis school | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda | 1.2 km | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 1.7 km | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 2.2 km | 717 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Mary's Diocesan SchoolDrogheda | 2.5 km | 917 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Oliver's Community CollegeDrogheda | 3.0 km | 1,422 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda | 3.0 km | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Ballymakenny RoadDrogheda
A92XET2
- Principal: Alan Mynes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 980 2459
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ballymakennycollege.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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