How many secondary schools are in Kilkenny?

Kilkenny has 15 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 Kilkenny?

Yes — 6 post-primary schools in Kilkenny are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

Secondary schools in Kilkenny

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

Post-PrimaryMixed1 Special Class

Abbey Community College

Abbey Rd, Ferrybank, Waterford · Kilkenny · X91 PC91

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students998

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Post-PrimaryBoys

CBS Kilkenny

Scoil na mBráithre Críostaí, Contae Chill Chainnigh

Sráid Shéamais, Cill Chainnigh · Kilkenny · R95 H985

Patron: Edmund Rice Schools Trust

Students836

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

City Vocational School

New Street,, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 HW74

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students311

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Coláiste Abhainn Rí

Callan North, Callan · Kilkenny · R95 N267

Patron: Ceist & Erst

Students681

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Coláiste Cois Siúire

Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · X91 Y168

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students159

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Coláiste Mhuire

Johnstown, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · E41 H978

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students654

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Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Pobail Osraí

Bóthar Urmhumhan, Cill Chainnigh · Kilkenny · R95 X510

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students222

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Community School

Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 AF5Y

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB&Presentation Sisters

Students633

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Duiske College

Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 RR94

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students139

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEIS

Grennan College

Ladywell St, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 T959

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students334

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Kilkenny College

Choláiste Cill Chainnigh

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 CF61

Patron: Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland

Students919

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Post-PrimaryGirls

Loreto Secondary School

Granges Road, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 W2NV

Patron: Loreto Education Trust

Students994

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Post-PrimaryGirls

Presentation Secondary School

Meánscoil na Toirbhirte

Loughboy, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 RR90

Patron: Ceist

Students902

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Post-PrimaryMixed

Scoil Aireagail

Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 AH30

Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB

Students197

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Post-PrimaryBoys

St Kieran's College

Coláiste Chiaráin, Contae Chill Chainnigh

Secondary School, College Rd, Kilkenny · Kilkenny · R95 Y99T

Patron: Bishop of Ossory

Students802

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Secondary schools in Kilkenny — frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are in Kilkenny?: Kilkenny has 15 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 Kilkenny?: Yes — 6 post-primary schools in Kilkenny are currently designated DEIS, meaning they receive extra funding and supports under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools programme.

See all schools in Kilkenny15 secondary schools listed