Inver College
Monaghan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 733 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 368 girls, 365 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72180K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Inver College is an all‑inclusive, co‑educational second‑level school operating under the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board. The college’s ethos centres on “The student is at the heart of everything we do”, fostering a safe, caring environment where every learner is encouraged to reach their full academic, personal and social potential. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered alongside a strong emphasis on digital innovation; digital media literacy is a core subject and the school boasts a fully equipped STEM suite with iPads, Surface computers, micro:bits, Lego Mindstorm kits, Raspberry Pi and Sphero robots, as well as specialist rooms for art, technical graphics, woodwork, metalwork, science and sports. Beyond the classroom, Inver College provides a rich programme of extracurricular activities, including competitive participation in Microsoft Dreamspace, BT Young Scientist, Young Enterprise, coding clubs and a variety of sports. Tutor time each morning supports pastoral care and personal development, while after‑school study, a homework club and a free‑breakfast and lunch canteen further enhance student wellbeing. The college’s modern facilities, inclusive ethos and strong community partnership aim to develop resilient, responsible young people prepared for life beyond school.
Applying to Inver 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
View Inver College's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Inver College. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Inver College
How many pupils attend Inver College?
Inver College has 733 pupils enrolled, 368 girls and 365 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Inver College a DEIS school?
Yes. Inver 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 Inver College?
Inver College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.