Athy Community College
Athy, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 646 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 303 girls, 343 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70650L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Athy College is a multi-denominational post-primary school in Athy, Co. Kildare, teaching a mixed intake of around 646 students. It holds DEIS status. The Junior Certificate curriculum covers English, Irish, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Business Studies, Art, Craft and Design, Music, Home Economics, Religious Education, Physical Education, CSPE and SPHE, with French and Spanish as the modern languages and practical subjects in Metalwork, Materials Technology Wood and Technical Graphics. Students choose options from within that list. Senior cycle provision includes Transition Year. The school runs a student council, a guidance service and supports around mental health. Teaching and learning work has included involvement in the TL21 programme and instructional leadership. The school describes its aim as preparing students for public examinations while recognising that its intake comes from varied cultural and social backgrounds with differing abilities and aspirations. It also states that it sees parents and guardians as central to a student's education, and encourages students to take an active part in the surrounding community.
Applying to Athy Community College
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Athy Community College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Athy Community College
How many pupils attend Athy Community College?
Athy Community College has 646 pupils enrolled, 303 girls and 343 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Athy Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Athy Community College is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Athy Community College?
Athy Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.