Newbridge College
Newbridge, Co. Kildare
923 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
923 students: 435 girls and 488 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 146
- 2nd year
- 157
- 3rd year
- 159
- TY
- 149
- 5th year
- 162
- 6th year
- 150
Transition Year: 149 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
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Newbridge College is a voluntary secondary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 C241). Newbridge College has 923 students: 488 boys and 435 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 488 boys, 435 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Dominican Fathers
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61680T
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Newbridge College?
- Newbridge College is a voluntary secondary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 C241).
- How many students go to Newbridge College?
- Newbridge College has 923 students: 488 boys and 435 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Newbridge College?
- Patrick O'Brien is the principal of Newbridge College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Newbridge College a mixed school?
- Yes. Newbridge College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Newbridge College fee-paying?
- Yes. Newbridge College is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Newbridge College?
- Newbridge College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Dominican Fathers.
- Does Newbridge College teach through Irish?
- No. Newbridge College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Newbridge College have Transition Year?
- 149 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 Newbridge College a DEIS school?
- No. Newbridge College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Newbridge College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Newbridge College's roll number, 61680T, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Newbridge College?
- The closest is Patrician Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge CollegeThis school | 923 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| Patrician Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 500 m | 932 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Holy Family Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 600 m | 789 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Conleth's Community CollegeNewbridge | 800 m | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Curragh Community CollegeCurragh | 5.3 km | 288 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Cross And Passion CollegeKilcullen | 7.2 km | 843 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Piper's Hill CollegeNaas | 8.3 km | 1,049 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
NewbridgeCo. Kildare
W12C241
- Principal: Patrick O'Brien on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 487 200
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.newbridgecollege.ie
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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 Newbridge College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar