Oaklands Community College
Edenderry, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 733 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 370 girls, 363 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72540O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Oaklands Community College, situated in Edenderry, is one of the schools listed under the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (ETB). As a member of the ETB’s school provision, the college benefits from the Board’s commitment to “excellence through education and training” and its broader support framework that includes further education, youth services and music programmes. The college forms part of a network that aims to deliver high‑quality secondary education while fostering personal development and community engagement. Through its affiliation with the ETB, Oaklands Community College has access to shared resources, organisational support and development opportunities designed to enhance teaching, learning and extracurricular provision for its pupils.
Applying to Oaklands 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 Oaklands 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 Oaklands Community College
How many pupils attend Oaklands Community College?
Oaklands Community College has 733 pupils enrolled, 370 girls and 363 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Oaklands Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Oaklands 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 Oaklands Community College?
Oaklands Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.