Coláiste Gleann Lí
Tralee, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 279 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 121 girls, 158 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70550H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Gleann Lí is a co-educational secondary school in Tralee, Co. Kerry, operating under Kerry ETB. The school states its aim as affording all students the chance to reach their potential academically, socially and creatively. Enrolment is 279 students. The school has DEIS status. The Junior Cycle programme offers mixed ability classes, with mandatory subjects including CSPE, English, History, Gaeilge, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science and SPHE. Optional subjects are arranged in categories, with students sampling options on a two-week carousel before choosing subjects to keep for the remainder of the cycle. Categories include Business, Home Economics and Engineering; Wood Technology, Coding and Geography; Art, Digital Media Literacy and Graphics; and French, Applied Technology and Wood Technology. The Junior Certificate Schools Programme (JCSP) supports learners alongside the Junior Cycle. The school has been awarded the Amber Flag for mental health and the Anti-Bullying shield flag. Extra-curricular activities include football, soccer, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, choir, music and drama, along with Gaisce the President's Award Programme and Green Schools initiatives.
Applying to Coláiste Gleann Lí
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 Coláiste Gleann Lí. 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 Coláiste Gleann Lí
How many pupils attend Coláiste Gleann Lí?
Coláiste Gleann Lí has 279 pupils enrolled, 121 girls and 158 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Gleann Lí a DEIS school?
Yes. Coláiste Gleann Lí 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 Coláiste Gleann Lí?
Coláiste Gleann Lí has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.