EDUCATION
- The newly launched South Eastern Technological University (SETU) with campuses in Waterford and Carlow are both within a 40-minute commute
- Carlow and Kilkenny Education and Training Board (KCETB) offer education and training in 15 schools and colleges across County Kilkenny with more than 10,000 learners availing of training
- There are seven secondary schools in Kilkenny City, with a further 9 throughout the County. See details and contacts below.
- There are 80 primary schools throughout the County and City servicing all towns, villages and communities within the county.
- There is a wide range of childcare facilities including Montessori, pre-school and day care across towns and villages in the County.
Secondary Schools in Kilkenny City and County |
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St Kieran’s College Secondary School | College Rd Kilkenny | Kilkenny City | 056-7761707 | Boys, >750 pupils |
Kilkenny City Vocational School | New Street Kilkenny | Kilkenny City | 056-7722108 | Mixed, >260 pupils |
Presentation Secondary School | Loughboy Kilkenny | Kilkenny City | 056-7765684 | Girls, >800 pupils |
CBS Secondary School | James’s St | Kilkenny City | 0567721402 | Boys, >800 pupils |
Loreto Secondary School | Granges Road Kilkenny | Kilkenny City | 056-7765132 | Girls, >1,000 pupils |
Kilkenny College | Castlecomer Road Kilkenny | Kilkenny City | 056-7761544 | Mixed, >900 pupils |
Colaiste Pobail Osrai | Bothar Urmhumhan | Kilkenny City | 056 7764557 | Mixed, >200 pupils |
Scoil Aireagail | Ballyhale Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-7768632 | Mixed, >200 pupils |
Coláiste Eamann Rís | Callan Co Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-7725340 | Boys, >280 pupils |
St. Brigid’s College | Callan Co. Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-7725189 | Girls, >250 pupils |
Castlecomer Community School | Castlecomer Co Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-4441447 | Mixed, >570 pupils |
Duiske College | Graignamanagh Co Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 059-9724177 | Mixed, >150 pupils |
Coláiste Mhuire | Johnstown Co Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-8831135 | Mixed, >590 pupils |
Grennan College | Ladywell St Thomastown Co Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-7724112 | Mixed, >310 pupils |
Coláiste Cois Siúire | Mooncoin Co Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 051-895112 | Mixed, >130 pupils |
Coláiste Abhainn Rí | St. Brigid’s College, Callan, Co. Kilkenny | Kilkenny County | 056-7761707 | Boys, >760 pupils |