Davitt College
Castlebar, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 902 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 510 girls, 392 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76060U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Davitt College, situated in Castlebar, County Mayo, is a co‑educational secondary school that delivers the Irish junior and senior cycle curricula with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The college integrates modern digital tools such as Office 365 and the VSware learning platform to support blended learning, while also providing a wide range of extra‑curricular activities for the 2025‑26 academic year, including sports, arts, and community projects. The school benefits from significant European and national investment, having been recognised as an Erasmus+ Accredited School (2021‑2027) and receiving funding through the Department of Education and Youth’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, supported by the NextGenerationEU Recovery and Resilience Facility. These resources enhance facilities, enable innovative teaching programmes, and support student wellbeing initiatives such as the Student Supports service, the Home‑School‑Community Liaison Scheme, and a vibrant Student Council. Davitt College maintains a transparent admissions process, with information and application forms available online, and regularly hosts open nights for prospective families. The college’s ethos promotes inclusivity, lifelong learning, and active citizenship, preparing students for further education, employment, and active participation in society.
Applying to Davitt 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 Davitt 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 Davitt College
How many pupils attend Davitt College?
Davitt College has 902 pupils enrolled, 510 girls and 392 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Davitt College a DEIS school?
Yes. Davitt 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 Davitt College?
Davitt College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.