St Anne's Community College
Killaloe, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 731 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 363 girls, 368 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70901K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Anne’s Community College, located in Clarisford, Killaloe, Co. Clare, is a state‑funded post‑primary institution operating under the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. The college provides a comprehensive curriculum for learners aged 15‑19, combining traditional academic subjects with a wide range of vocational and further‑education programmes. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for the Leaving Certificate, higher‑level apprenticeships, and direct entry into the workplace, with pathways that include business studies, information technology, health and social care, and creative arts. The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, including specialised science laboratories, ICT suites, a well‑resourced library, and dedicated spaces for music and sport. Learners benefit from a supportive learning environment that promotes personal development, community engagement and lifelong learning. Strong links with local enterprises and community organisations enable work‑experience placements and collaborative projects, enhancing the relevance of the college’s programmes to regional economic and social needs.
Applying to St Anne's 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 St Anne's 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 St Anne's Community College
How many pupils attend St Anne's Community College?
St Anne's Community College has 731 pupils enrolled, 363 girls and 368 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Anne's Community College a DEIS school?
No. St Anne's Community 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 St Anne's Community College?
St Anne's Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.