Salesian College
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
880 studentsBoysSecondaryTY
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Students this year
880 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 165
- 2nd year
- 144
- 3rd year
- 144
- TY
- 127
- 5th year
- 132
- 6th year
- 168
Transition Year: 127 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Salesian College is a voluntary secondary school in Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 W0XK). Salesian College has 880 students: 880 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 880 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61661P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Salesian College?
- Salesian College is a voluntary secondary school in Celbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 W0XK).
- How many students go to Salesian College?
- Salesian College has 880 students: 880 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Salesian College?
- Brenda Kearns is the principal of Salesian College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Salesian College a mixed school?
- No. Salesian College is a boys' school.
- Is Salesian College fee-paying?
- No. Salesian College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Salesian College?
- Salesian College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Salesian Fathers of Don Bosco.
- Does Salesian College teach through Irish?
- No. Salesian College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Salesian College have Transition Year?
- 127 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Salesian College a DEIS school?
- No. Salesian College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Salesian College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Salesian College's roll number, 61661P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Salesian College?
- The closest is Celbridge Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian CollegeThis school | 880 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Celbridge Community SchoolCelbridge | 200 m | 712 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Wolstan's Community SchoolCelbridge | 2.8 km | 846 | Girls | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste ChiaráinLeixlip | 3.5 km | 676 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadMaigh Nuad | 3.8 km | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Confey Community CollegeLeixlip | 3.9 km | 934 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Maynooth Community CollegeMaynooth | 5.1 km | 1,013 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
CelbridgeCo Kildare
W23W0XK
- Principal: Brenda Kearns on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 6272166/6272200
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.salesianscelbridge.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Aghards NS1.0 km
- Scoil na Mainistreach2.0 km
- Scoil Naomh Brid2.2 km
- St Raphaels Special Sch2.3 km
- Maynooth Educate Together National School2.4 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Salesian College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar