St Clare's College
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 578 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 275 girls, 303 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 61051L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Clare’s College, situated in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, is a co‑educational secondary school that builds on the legacy of its founders, the Sisters of St Clare, to “bring service to the community”. The college delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that combines academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal development and civic responsibility. Learners benefit from a range of subject choices across the junior and senior cycles, supported by modern classrooms, specialist laboratories and dedicated spaces for creative and practical subjects. Beyond the classroom, St Clare’s College offers a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities, including sport, music, drama and community‑service projects, encouraging students to develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. The school also provides comprehensive support services – from well‑being and guidance teams to an online learning platform – ensuring that each pupil receives personalised assistance and can engage with learning both on‑site and remotely. Regular communication through a school calendar, parent‑teacher meetings and digital channels keeps families informed and involved in the school community.
Applying to St Clare's 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 Clare's 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 Clare's College
How many pupils attend St Clare's College?
St Clare's College has 578 pupils enrolled, 275 girls and 303 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Clare's College a DEIS school?
No. St Clare's 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 Clare's College?
St Clare's College has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.