St Columban's College has closed.
The information below is kept for reference. The school at this address is now St Columban's Primary School.
St Columban's College, NEWRY
St Columban's College is a grammar school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
St Columban's College in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Columban's College are Kilkeel High School (1.1 miles) and St Louis Grammar School (2 miles).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Columban's College.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Columban's H.S., 20 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Columban's College in May 2011.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
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Questions parents ask about St Columban's College
When was St Columban's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Columban's College in May 2011.
How are places allocated at St Columban's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Columban's College are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to St Columban's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Columban's College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Columban's College?
St Columban's College is at 127 NEWCASTLE ROAD, KILKEEL, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 4NL.