Clonfert College
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 926 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 466 girls, 460 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 68485K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Applying to Clonfert 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 Clonfert 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 Clonfert College
How many pupils attend Clonfert College?
Clonfert College has 926 pupils enrolled, 466 girls and 460 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Clonfert College a DEIS school?
Yes. Clonfert 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 Clonfert College?
Clonfert College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.