Seamount College
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 628 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 337 girls, 291 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 63050T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Seamount College is a voluntary, co‑educational Catholic secondary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway. Situated on a five‑acre campus overlooking Kinvara Bay, the school benefits from a spectacular natural setting, with the 7th‑century Dunguaire Castle to the north‑east and the Burren mountains to the south. This unique backdrop is intended to inspire students as they pursue their studies in a caring, respectful environment. The college’s mission is to provide a holistic, Christian education supported by parents, aiming to develop the full potential of each learner. Teaching and learning are directed towards fostering a healthy self‑image and the adaptability required in a rapidly changing world. The school is bolstered by an active Parent’s Council, Student’s Council and dedicated members of the Board of Management, all working to enhance teaching facilities, the physical building and the wider grounds.
History
Seamount College celebrated the centenary of post‑primary education in 2022, marking 100 years since its establishment in the early 1920s. The school has grown from its original foundation to become a well‑served institution within the west of Ireland, maintaining its Catholic ethos while expanding its curriculum and community involvement.
Applying to Seamount 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 Seamount 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 Seamount 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 Seamount College
How many pupils attend Seamount College?
Seamount College has 628 pupils enrolled, 337 girls and 291 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Seamount College a DEIS school?
No. Seamount College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Seamount College?
Seamount College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.