How many secondary schools are in Kildare?

Kildare has 29 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 Kildare?

Yes — 7 post-primary schools in Kildare are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

Secondary schools in Kildare

Sorted by school name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, pupil-teacher ratio, ethos, fees and inspection reports.

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Athy Community College

Tomard, Athy, Co Kildare · Kildare · R14 KT50

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students655

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Post-PrimaryMixedapplytoschool.ie

Celbridge Community School

Moortown, Maynooth Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W23 K2E6

Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB&Educate Together

Students714

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Post-PrimaryBoysFee-paying

Clongowes Wood College

Coláiste Choill Chluana Gabhann

Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, Ireland · Kildare · W91 DN40

Patron: Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Students433

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Colaiste Lorcain

Coláiste Lorcáin

Castledermot, Co. Kildare · Kildare · R14 X620

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students369

PTR14.2:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Chiaráin

Coláiste Chiaráin, Contae Chill Dara

Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W23 RW14

Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB&Archbishop of Dublin

Students638

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Confey Community College

Coláiste Phobal Confey

Confey, Leixlip, Co Kildare · Kildare · W23 VH66

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students911

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Post-PrimaryMixed3 Special Classes

Cross And Passion College

Kilcullen, Co Kildare · Kildare · R56 E673

Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust

Students841

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Curragh Community College

McSwiney Road, Curragh, Co Kildare · Kildare · R56 FW68

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students300

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Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Gael-Choláiste Chill Dara

Seanbhóthar Luimnigh, Nás na Ríogh, Co Chill Dara · Kildare · W91 E282

Patron: An Foras Pátrúnachta

Students402

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad

Manor Mills, Maigh Nuad · Kildare · W23 V9P2

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students129

PTR14.3:1

Post-PrimaryGirls

Holy Family Secondary School

Naas Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare · Kildare · W12 YD71

Patron: Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin

Students777

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Kildare Town Community School

Pobalscoil Bhaile Chill Dara

Dunmurry Road, Kildare Town · Kildare · R51 D288

Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB&Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin

Students1,021

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Post-PrimaryMixed3 Special Classes

Maynooth Community College

Mariavilla, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W23 P2R0

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students962

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed2 Special Classes

Maynooth Post Primary School

Mariavilla, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W23 X6X8

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students1,018

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryBoys

Naas CBS

Meánscoil Iognáid Ris

Naas, Co Kildare · Kildare · W91 VF9H

Patron: Edmund Rice Schools Trust

Students1,016

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Naas Community College

Osberstown, Millennium Park, Naas, Co Kildare · Kildare · W91 P93F

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students907

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Post-PrimaryMixedFee-paying

Newbridge College

Coláiste an Droichid Nua

Newbridge, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W12 C241

Patron: Dominican Fathers

Students915

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Post-PrimaryBoys

Patrician Secondary School

Meánscoil Phádraig

Naas Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. · Kildare · W12 XV38

Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust

Students917

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Piper's Hill College

Killashee, Naas, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W91 RW14

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students1,046

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Rathangan Secondary School

Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin

Rathangan, Co Kildare · Kildare · R51 DA36

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students743

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryBoysapplytoschool.ie

Salesian College

An Coláiste Sailéaiseach, Cill Droichid

Celbridge, Co Kildare · Kildare · W23 W0XK

Patron: Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco

Students842

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Scoil Dara

Church St,, Kilcock,, Co Kildare. · Kildare · W23 WT26

Patron: Ceist

Students861

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixed

Scoil Mhuire Community School

Scoil Mhuire, Claonadh

Clane, Naas, Co Kildare · Kildare · W91 PD79

Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB&Presentation Sisters

Students1,183

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

St Conleth's Community College

Station Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare · Kildare · W12 C432

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students753

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

St Farnan's Post Primary School

Prosperous, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W91 W520

Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB

Students635

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Post-PrimaryGirls

St Mary's College

Coláiste Naomh Mhuire

Sallins Road, Naas, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W91 VW90

Patron: Ceist

Students1,084

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

St Pauls Secondary School

Moore Abbey Demesne, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare · Kildare · W34 F576

Patron: Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin

Students790

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Post-PrimaryGirlsapplytoschool.ie

St Wolstan's Community School

Ballymakealy, Clane Rd, Celbridge, Co Kildare · Kildare · W23 RKA9

Patron: Kildare Wicklow ETB&Archbishop of Dublin

Students820

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Árdscoil na Trionóide

Rathstewart, Athy, Co Kildare · Kildare · R14 DK12

Patron: Ceist

Students882

PTR14.0:1

Secondary schools in Kildare — frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are in Kildare?: Kildare has 29 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 Kildare?: Yes — 7 post-primary schools in Kildare are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

See all schools in Kildare29 secondary schools listed