St Oliver's Community College
Drogheda, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 1,422 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 684 girls, 738 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71761C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Oliver’s Community College aspires to provide a just and caring environment in which pupils can learn and grow to their full potential. The college offers a comprehensive secondary curriculum supported by a range of resources, including dedicated portals for parents, staff and students to access timetables, assessments and school communications. A strong emphasis is placed on pastoral care and student wellbeing, reflected in the school’s child‑safeguarding policies, DEIS (Delivering Equality of Access to Schools) programme, and the School Completion Programme, which together aim to ensure inclusive support for all learners. The college maintains a vibrant school life beyond the classroom, with a variety of extra‑curricular activities, awards schemes and a well‑established past‑pupils network. Uniform standards are regularly reviewed to promote a cohesive identity, and the academic calendar, assessment timetable and entrance‑test information are readily available to families. Regular news updates, leadership opportunities for Transition Year students and a clear guide for newcomers further demonstrate the college’s commitment to transparent communication and community engagement.
Applying to St Oliver'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 Oliver'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 Oliver's Community College
How many pupils attend St Oliver's Community College?
St Oliver's Community College has 1,422 pupils enrolled, 684 girls and 738 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Oliver's Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. St Oliver's 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 St Oliver's Community College?
St Oliver's Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.