- How many pupils attend St Colman's High and Sixth Form College?
- St Colman's High and Sixth Form College has 577 pupils on roll.
- Where is St Colman's High and Sixth Form College located?
- St Colman's High and Sixth Form College is located in BALLYNAHINCH, BT24 8XR, Newry Mourne and Down.
- How do I apply to St Colman's High and Sixth Form College?
- Applications to St Colman's High and Sixth Form College are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
- Does St Colman's High and Sixth Form College have a religious character?
- Yes — St Colman's High and Sixth Form College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are Year 8 places decided at St Colman's High and Sixth Form College?
- When St Colman's High and Sixth Form College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants who reside within or attend any primary school within the parishes of Magheradroll, Dromara, Drumbo/Carryduff or for whom St Colman's is the nearest suitable school; 2. Applicants who reside within or attend any primary school within neighbouring parishes (Annahilt, Drumbeg, Killaney, Killmore, Loughinisland, Saintfield) or for whom St Colman's is the nearest suitable school; 3. Applicants with a sibling/child of the family currently attending the school. The school offers 95 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest community background at St Colman's High and Sixth Form College?
- According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 75% of pupils at St Colman's High and Sixth Form College are recorded as Catholic. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.