Holy Family Secondary School
Newbridge, Co. Kildare
789 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Students this year
789 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 128
- 2nd year
- 135
- 3rd year
- 137
- TY
- 133
- 5th year
- 135
- 6th year
- 121
Transition Year: 133 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
Holy Family Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 YD71). Holy Family Secondary School has 789 students: 789 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 789 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61682A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Holy Family Secondary School?
- Holy Family Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 YD71).
- How many students go to Holy Family Secondary School?
- Holy Family Secondary School has 789 students: 789 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Holy Family Secondary School?
- Sarah Allen is the principal of Holy Family Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Holy Family Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. Holy Family Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is Holy Family Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. Holy Family Secondary School 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 Holy Family Secondary School?
- Holy Family Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
- Does Holy Family Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. Holy Family Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Holy Family Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 133 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 Holy Family Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. Holy Family Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Holy Family Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holy Family Secondary School's roll number, 61682A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Holy Family Secondary School?
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Secondary SchoolThis school | 789 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Patrician Secondary SchoolNewbridge | 200 m | 932 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Newbridge CollegeNewbridge | 600 m | 923 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Conleth's Community CollegeNewbridge | 700 m | 752 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Curragh Community CollegeCurragh | 4.9 km | 288 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Cross And Passion CollegeKilcullen | 6.6 km | 843 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Piper's Hill CollegeNaas | 8.1 km | 1,049 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Naas RoadNewbridge
Co Kildare
W12YD71
- Principal: Sarah Allen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 045 431 957
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.holyfamily.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 Holy Family Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar