How many secondary schools are in Galway?

Galway has 45 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: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students471

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Post-PrimaryGirlsDEIS · DEIS

Ardscoil Mhuire

Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 CP40

Patron: Ceist

Students481

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Post-PrimaryMixed1 Special Class

Calasanctius College

Coláiste Calasanctius

Innplot, Oranmore · Galway · H91 K7H2

Patron: Ceist

Students925

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedapplytoschool.ie

Clarin College Athenry

Clárin College

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students1,102

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Clifden Community School

Scoil Phobail

Ardbear, Clifden, Co Galway · Galway · H71 W673

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB&Order of the Friars Minor (Franciscan brothers)

Students494

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Colaiste Cholmcille

Indreabhán, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 YH30

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students99

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Colaiste Chroi Mhuire

An Spideal, Co Na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 V963

Patron: Ceist

Students267

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryBoys

Colaiste Sheosaimh

Gearrbhaile, Beál Átha na Slua, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H53 R273

Patron: Bishop of Clonfert

Students460

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

ColÁIste Naomh éInne

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students54

PTR13.5:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir

Lakeview, Baile Chláir · Galway · H91 XY8V

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students1,315

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Coláiste Einde

Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway · Galway · H91 X798

Patron: Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Students806

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Ghobnait

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students38

PTR12.7:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Iognáid S.J.

Coláiste Iognáid

Br. Na Mara, Gaillimh · Galway · H91 N732

Patron: Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Students636

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Mhuire

Ballygar, Co. Galway · Galway · F42 D265

Patron: Board of Trustees of Scoil Mhuire, Ballygar

Students294

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Muire Máthair

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

Patron: CEIST & Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh, Kilfenora

Students765

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Coláiste Na bPiarsach

Ros Muc, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 R838

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students55

PTR13.8:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Naomh Eoin

Inis Meáin, Oileáin Árann · Galway

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students40

PTR13.3:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Naomh Feichín

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students62

PTR15.5:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste an Chreagáin

Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 XT54

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students103

PTR14.7:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoilapplytoschool.ie

Coláiste an Eachréidh

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students238

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste na Coiribe

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students666

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Dominican College

Taylors Hill, Galway · Galway · H91 C573

Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust

Students601

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Dunmore Community School

Dunmore, Co Galway · Galway · H54 KP03

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB&Religious Sisters of Mercy

Students353

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary School

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

Patron: Educate Together

Students350

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Galway Community College

Moneenageisha, Wellpark, Galway · Galway · H91 K642

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students454

PTR14.2:1

Post-PrimaryMixed2 Special Classes

Glenamaddy Community School

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB&Religious Sisters of Mercy

Students420

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Gort Community School

Gort, Co. Galway · Galway · H91 C9K1

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB&Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Students1,018

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

High Cross College

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

Patron: Ceist

Students827

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Holy Rosary College

Mountbellew, Co Galway · Galway · H53 VN50

Patron: Ceist

Students727

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Jesus & Mary Secondary School

Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway · Galway · H91 D9H3

Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust

Students666

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Mercy College

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

Patron: Ceist

Students162

PTR13.5:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Merlin College

Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students725

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Portumna Community School

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB&Bishop of Clonfert

Students493

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedapplytoschool.ie

Presentation College

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

Patron: Ceist

Students1,081

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Presentation College

Headford, Co. Galway · Galway · H91 D516

Patron: Ceist

Students845

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin

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

Patron: Minister for Education, Archbishop of Tuam and GRETB

Students432

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara

Carna, Co na Gaillimhe · Galway · H91 DH50

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB&Religious Sisters of Mercy

Students126

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Seamount College

Kinvara, Co Galway · Galway · H91 N5P2

Patron: Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Students628

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Brigids College

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students754

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryBoys

St Joseph's College

Nun's Island, Galway · Galway · H91 C3X5

Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust

Students767

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Pauls

Oughterard, Co Galway · Galway · H91 PT86

Patron: Ceist

Students479

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St Raphaels College

Loughrea, Co Galway · Galway · H62 K271

Patron: Ceist

Students741

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St. Cuan's College

Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, Co Galway · Galway · H53 AN80

Patron: Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Students410

PTR14.1:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

St. Jarlaths College

Tuam, Co Galway · Galway · H54 EV84

Patron: Archbishop of Tuam

Students706

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Post-PrimaryMixed

St. Killian's College

St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)

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

Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB

Students173

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Secondary schools in Galway — frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are in Galway?: Galway has 45 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 Galway45 secondary schools listed