Killorglin Community College
Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 285 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 138 girls, 147 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70460G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killorglin Community College is a co-educational, multi-denominational post-primary school in Mid-Kerry, under the patronage of Kerry ETB. Enrolment is approximately 285 students and the school has DEIS status. The school's ethos is rooted in the ETB core values of care, community, respect, excellence in education and equality. The Junior Cycle offers core subjects including English, Gaeilge, Mathematics, Spanish, History, Geography, Science, Religion, CSPE, SPHE, Physical Education and Computer Fundamentals, with optional subjects in Business Studies, Home Economics, Engineering, Graphics, Wood Technology and Visual Art. The Computer Fundamentals short course was designed by the school and is NCCA-approved. The school also offers the Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP) for students who benefit from extra structure and support. Students participate in national and international programmes including Erasmus+. The school crest incorporates stars representing five core values and the Erasmus+ programme, colours of the five Houses in the Pantheon House System, the MacGillycuddy Reeks, a bridge and a crown shape reflecting the Kingdom of Kerry.
Applying to Killorglin 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 Killorglin 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 Killorglin Community College
How many pupils attend Killorglin Community College?
Killorglin Community College has 285 pupils enrolled, 138 girls and 147 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Killorglin Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Killorglin 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 Killorglin Community College?
Killorglin Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.