How many secondary schools are in Galway?

Galway has 44 registered post-primary schools on the Department of Education's published roll. Post-primary in Ireland covers what's commonly called 'secondary' (and includes community, comprehensive and vocational schools).

Are there DEIS secondary schools in Galway?

Yes — 10 post-primary schools in Galway are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

Secondary schools in Galway

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Archbishop McHale College

Dublin Road, Tuam, Tuam, Co Galway, Galway · Galway · H54 KC66

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students479

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed1 Special Class

Calasanctius College

Coláiste Calasanctius

Innplot, Oranmore · Galway · H91 K7H2

Patron: Catholic

Students906

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedapplytoschool.ie

Clarin College Athenry

Clárin College

Newford,, Athenry, Co Galway · Galway · H65 KC65

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students1,140

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Clifden Community School

Scoil Phobail

Ardbear, Clifden, Co Galway · Galway · H71 W673

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students489

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Clonfert College

Ballinasloe, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 CP40

Patron: Catholic

Students926

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Colaiste Cholmcille

Indreabhán, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 YH30

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students101

PTR14.4:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Colaiste Chroi Mhuire

An Spideal, Co Na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 V963

Patron: Catholic

Students270

PTR14.2:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

ColÁIste Naomh éInne

Cill RÓNÁin, Inis Mór, Oileain Árann, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 K5K8

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students59

PTR14.8:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir

Lakeview, Baile Chláir · Galway · H91 XY8V

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students1,269

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Coláiste Einde

Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway · Galway · H91 X798

Patron: Catholic

Students808

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Ghobnait

Inis Oírr, Oileáin Árann, Co.na.Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 V215

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students35

PTR11.7:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Iognáid S.J.

Coláiste Iognáid

Br. Na Mara, Gaillimh · Galway · H91 N732

Patron: Catholic

Students637

PTR13.8:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Mhuire

Ballygar, Co. Galway · Galway · F42 D265

Patron: Catholic

Students306

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Muire Máthair

St. Mary's Road, Galway · Galway · H91 H7F8

Patron: Catholic

Students738

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Coláiste Na bPiarsach

Ros Muc, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 R838

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students54

PTR13.5:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Naomh Eoin

Inis Meáin, Oileáin Árann · Galway

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students41

PTR13.7:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Naomh Feichín

Corr na Mona, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · F12 YV84

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students63

PTR12.6:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste an Chreagáin

Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 XT54

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students116

PTR14.5:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoilapplytoschool.ie

Coláiste an Eachréidh

Bóthar Thuama, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe · Galway · H65 WD54

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students234

PTR13.8:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste na Coiribe

Bothar Bhaile na mBúrcach, Cnoc na Cathrach, Gaillimh · Galway · H91 RC97

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students711

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Dominican College

Taylors Hill, Galway · Galway · H91 C573

Patron: Catholic

Students564

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Dunmore Community School

Dunmore, Co Galway · Galway · H54 KP03

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students367

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary School

Newtownsmith, Galway City Centre, Galway · Galway · H91 DP11

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students379

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Galway Community College

Moinin na gCiseach, Wellpark, Galway · Galway · H91 K642

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students395

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed2 Special Classes

Glenamaddy Community School

Church Street, Glenamaddy, Via Castlerea, Co. Galway · Galway · F45 KF50

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students433

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Gort Community School

Gort, Co. Galway · Galway · H91 C9K1

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students1,043

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

High Cross College

North Campus, Currylea, Tuam, Co Galway · Galway · H54 V260

Patron: Catholic

Students777

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Holy Rosary College

Mountbellew, Co Galway · Galway · H53 VN50

Patron: Catholic

Students720

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Jesus & Mary Secondary School

Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway · Galway · H91 D9H3

Patron: Catholic

Students658

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Mercy College

Woodford, Loughrea, Co. Galway · Galway · H62 N968

Patron: Catholic

Students157

PTR14.3:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Merlin College

Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College

c/o Galway-Roscommon ETB, Doughiska Road, Galway · Galway · H91 309Y

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students710

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Portumna Community School

St. Brigid's Road, Portumna, Co. Galway · Galway · H53 N403

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students506

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedapplytoschool.ie

Presentation College

Ballygarraun South,, Athenry,, Co Galway · Galway · H65 VA49

Patron: Catholic

Students1,100

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Presentation College

Headford, Co. Galway · Galway · H91 D516

Patron: Catholic

Students857

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin

An Cheathrú Rua, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 N267

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students440

PTR14.2:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara

Carna, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 DH50

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students117

PTR14.6:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Seamount College

Kinvara, Co Galway · Galway · H91 N5P2

Patron: Catholic

Students628

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Brigids College

St. Brigid's College,, Loughrea, Co. Galway · Galway · H62 XF63

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students751

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryBoys

St Joseph's College

Nun's Island, Galway · Galway · H91 C3X5

Patron: Catholic

Students791

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Pauls

Oughterard, Co Galway · Galway · H91 PT86

Patron: Catholic

Students465

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Raphaels College

Loughrea, Co Galway · Galway · H62 K271

Patron: Catholic

Students749

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St. Cuan's College

Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 AN80

Patron: Catholic

Students435

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St. Jarlaths College

Tuam, Co Galway · Galway · H54 EV84

Patron: Catholic

Students762

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St. Killian's College

St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)

New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 KW93

Patron: Multi Denominational

Students168

PTR14.0:1

Secondary schools in Galway — frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are in Galway?: Galway has 44 registered post-primary schools on the Department of Education's published roll. Post-primary in Ireland covers what's commonly called 'secondary' (and includes community, comprehensive and vocational schools).
Are there DEIS secondary schools in Galway?: Yes — 10 post-primary schools in Galway are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

See all schools in Galway44 secondary schools listed