ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE, BALLYMENA
ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE is a grammar school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE in detail
School in Northern Ireland
ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
778 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals, 86% are Catholic and 4% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
100 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 39 of them with a statement.
ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE in its own words
In its own words: "St Killian’s is an all ability Catholic College which strives to achieve excellence for all, within a happy, supportive and stimulating learning community. St Killian's College is a secondary school located in the Glens of Antrim area of Northern Ireland. The eponymous tower was established in 1865 as a home for Frances Anne Vane, Marchioness of Londonderry ."
From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Bernie Haughey, and I’m proud to be the principal of this amazing school community on the Antrim Coast. Here, we believe in creating a warm, welcoming environment where every student feels challenged to excel academically and to grow as lifelong learners."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garron Tower College, 120 metres away.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE in February 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St Killian's College is a secondary school located in the Glens of Antrim area of Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (124 pupils)
73.4%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
87.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (80 pupils)
63.8%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
100%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
100
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.9%
of pupils enrolled
39
With a statement (stage 3)
61
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Questions parents ask about ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE
When was ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE in February 2019.
What are exam results like at ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE?
In 2024/25, of the 124 Year 12 pupils at ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE, 73.4% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 87.1% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 80 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 63.8% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 100% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at ST KILLIAN'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 KILLIAN'S COLLEGE?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming ST KILLIAN'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 KILLIAN'S COLLEGE?
ST KILLIAN'S COLLEGE is at 25 TOWER ROAD, CARNLOUGH, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 0JS.